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Michael John MEARA

Place of birthSouth Melbourne Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationCommercial traveller
Address15 Ailsa Street, Ascot Vale, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, Mr M Meara, 15 Ailsa Street, Ascot Vale, Victoria
Enlistment date3 July 1915
Rank on enlistment2nd Lieutenant
Unit name57th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/74/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on 8 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll57th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 10 June 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'Throughout the operations of forcing the pasage of the Somme, from 30th August to 5th September 1918, he commanded his company with great gallantry under fire and fine tactical ability. He was untiring in his reconnaissances and patrols, working night and day, and setting an example of devotion to duty to his men that had a great effect. His skilful handling of more than one difficult situation materially helped the success of the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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