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Ralph Bentick Beere McCULLOCH

Regimental number265
Place of birthManchester England
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
Address103 Glenferrie Road, Glenferrie, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinWife, Mrs Helen McCulloch, 103 Glenferrie Road, Glenferrie, Victoria
Enlistment date17 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentLance Corporal
Unit name3rd Pioneer Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/15/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 6 June 1916
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 8 October 1918

FateNo details of fate entered on Nominal Roll
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 29th September 1918, Eat of RONSSOY, No. 265, Sergeant McCULLOCH, in an obscure situation, under heavy artillery and machine gun fire and in an enemy smoke screen - by his example of fearlessness, coolness and determination, kept his men together, and performed a very difficult task, in expeditiously opening up a section of the Blue road allotted him. The successful completion of the job with very few casualties, was undoubtedly due to this Non Commissioned Officers skilful handling of the men - brilliant leadership, initiative and powers of endurance, for which he is deserving of the greatest praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death1 April 1967
Place of burialLilydale Cemetery

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