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Frank McCOVEY

Regimental number125
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationFarmer
Address'Flura', corner of New and Orchard Streets, Brighton, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, Arthur McCovey, 'Flura', corner of New and Orchard Streets, Brighton
Enlistment date15 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name24th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/41/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 10 May 1915
FateNo details of fate entered on Nominal Roll
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and ability during operations, when, the platoon commander having been wounded, he assumed command, and led his men with great bravery and judgment. He also carried in a man wounded over the open under close range rifle fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

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