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Arthur MOLES

Regimental number345
Place of birthWynyard Tasmania
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressMaffra, Gippsland, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinWife, Mrs Jane Moles, Maffra, Gippsland, Victoria
Enlistment date7 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name37th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/54/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 3 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 12 May 1917

FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Military Medal

'At BULLECOURT on the morning of 12th May. Private Arthur MOLES showed conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. He displayed great courage and determination in carrying in wounded from No Man's Land under very heavy heavy shell fire. He also displayed great bravery in carrying messages under very heavy fire. His devotion to duty deserves special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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