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William James MALONE

Regimental number1536
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationCleaner
AddressSulphide Street, Broken Hill, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMrs M Malone, Sulphide Street, Broken Hill, New South Wales
Enlistment date28 November 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/27/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 19 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Broad Gauge Railway Operating Company
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 22 March 1918

FateReturned to Australia 19 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. These three men were the Engine Driver, Fireman, and Guard, when the attempt was made to save the two rail mounted 12 inch howitzers on the 22nd March, 1918, at Villers Faucon, and also safely saved their engine from falling into the hands of the enemy, although the track was badly broken in three places. They have also been mentioned in a special report.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185
Date: 27 November 1918

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