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Charles Henry ALCORN

Regimental number2858
Place of birthTrentham, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationCoal miner
AddressRoberts Street, Collie, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinMother, Mrs A E Alcorn, Roberts Street, Collie, Western Australia
Enlistment date23 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll23 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name16th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/33/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 5 October 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCompany Sergeant Major
Unit from Nominal Roll48th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


London Gazette No 30340.
Recommendation date: 18 October 1917

Bar to Military Medal


Recommendation date: 9 April 1918

Second Bar to Military Medal


Recommendation date: 25 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 12 July 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the advance near LE VERQUIER on the 18th September,1918. Sergeant ALCORN moved amongst his platoon assisting to overcome opposition as it was met. His coolness and daring greatly inspired his platoon. he led two bombing parties during the operations, in each case successfully overcoming the enemy opposition. His work throughout was of the greatest assistance to his Company Commander, and his energetic conduct was the means of assisting to break down the enemy's resistance. His courage and daring created a marked confidence in his men and his initiative was the means of preventing a number of casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 9
Date: 24 January 1918

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