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Charles Herbert McCLOSKEY

Regimental number477
Place of birthNewcastle New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLoco fireman
AddressAllworth Street, Merewether, Newcastle, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, Edwin McCloskey, Allworth Street, Merewether, Newcastle, New South Wales
Enlistment date18 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name30th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/47/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 9 November 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll30th Battalion
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He displayed great courage and determination when in charge of an advanced listening post, repelled a superior force of the enemy, and obtained most valuable information.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116
Date: 25 July 1917

Date of death3 April 1966
Place of burialSandgate Cemetery

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