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Orlando Leslie MONKS

Regimental number1137
Place of birthNew Norfolk Tasmania
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationCarter
Address241 Argyle Street, Hobart, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, Thomas Monks, 241 Argyle Street, Hobart, Tasmania
Enlistment date15 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name26th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/43/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 29 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'For leadership and devotion to duty at Hollebeke on the night of the 12 March 1918.'
Recommendation date: 19 March 1918

FateReturned to Australia 28 November 1918
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 173
Date: 7 August 1918

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