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Lionel MANN

Regimental number1712
Place of birthCaulfield Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationRailway employee
AddressCnr Swan and Waylen Street, East Guildford, Western Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation30
Next of kinWife, Mrs Ethel Mann, 79 Lefroy Street, Sth Fremantle, Western Australia
Enlistment date23 February 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll20 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name44th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/61/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 6 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCompany Sergeant Major
Unit from Nominal Roll44th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 7 February 1919

FateReturned to Australia 1 June 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For marked gallantry and fine leadership during operations from 4 July to 11 November, 1918. On three occasions he took charge of a platoon, and by his judgment and leadership helped considerably to insure the success of the operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42
Date: 20 May 1920

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