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Andrew Clarence MITCHELL

Regimental number2637
Place of birthCessnock New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFireman
Addressc/o W H Mitchell, O'Brien's Estate, Cessnock, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinWife, Mrs Mary Ellen Mitchell, c/o O'Brien's Estate, Cessnock, New South Wales
Enlistment date12 June 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name35th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/52/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on 25 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll35th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'Work near Hamel on 8 August 1918.'
Recommendation date: 13 August 1918

FateReturned to Australia 12 June 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations against enemy positions south of the SOMME, east of HAMEL, on 8th August, 1918. Lance Corporal MITCHELL showed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading his Lewis Gun Section in a de. When held up by machine gun fire he pushed forward with his gun, shot the crews, and captured the two guns. His behaviour throughout was a fine example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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