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Harris MENDELSOHN

Place of birthSt Kilda Victoria
ReligionJewish
OccupationMedical practitioner
AddressSt Kilda, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs R Mendelsohn, 191 High Street, St Kilda, Victoria
Enlistment date4 December 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll28 March 1917
Rank on enlistmentCaptain
Unit nameMedical Officers
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on 29 June 1917
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Medical Corps
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Military Cross

'During operations in the vicinity of Monntbrehain, on 5th October 1918, soon after the attack had been launched, he pushed his aid post forward under heavy shell fire, and established it at a most advanced position. Throughout the day he worked unceasingly, showing fearless devotion to duty, and was the means of saving many lives.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 30
Date: 25 March 1920

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