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Donald Frederick BERMAN

Regimental number1070
Place of birthHexham New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressAberdeen, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinWife, Mrs Isabella Berman, Rouchel Road, Aberdeen, New South Wales
Enlistment date3 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentLance Corporal
Unit name34th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/51/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 2 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll34th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 2 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 11 May 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attqack he assisted the only remaining officer of his company in organizing and leading the company, and set a splendid example of determination and fearlessness.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137
Date: 30 August 1918

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