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William Charles McCONVILLE

Regimental number1105
Place of birthLancefield Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationOperator, telegraph
AddressLancefield, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, John McConville. Same address
Enlistment date15 January 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll8 February 1915
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameDivisional Signal Company 2, Section 4
AWM Embarkation Roll number22/12/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A39 Port Macquarie on 4 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Divisional Signal Company
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 13 October 1918

FateReturned to Australia 22 August 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'During the period 5th to 8th October, 1918, covering the operations in the vicinity of BEAUREVOIR and MONTBREHAIN this N.C.O. showed prominence in a series of acts of gallantry. On the evening of the 4th October, 1918, his Brigade effected a relief to a flank which necessitated the laying of a new system of communication preparatory to the operations on the following day Sergeant McCONVILLE recognizing the shortage of linesman, the trying conditions, and the need for a sound system personally led his party in the laying and maintenance of the lines to Battalions in action. Working continuously under heavy shell fire, and in the dark, this N.C.O. succeeded in effecting excellent Brigade communication. Throughout the operation he displayed great leadership, initiative, and courage - resulting in the rapid restoration of communication over critical periods during the operations, and the inspiration of his men to greater efforts. After his Brigade was relieved be remained in the line with the 59th American Infantry Brigade lending them material assistance in the maintenance of their forward communications throughout their operations east of NAUROY on the 7th/8th October, 1918.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 119
Date: 17 October 1919

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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