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James Joseph MORAN

Regimental number1966
Place of birthPort Melbourne Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, M Moran, 21 Ross Street, Port Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date21 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 26 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'Work at Broodseinde Ridge on 4 October 1917.'
Recommendation date: 14 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 31 March 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry. In the attack on BROODSEINDE RIDGE on 4th October, 1917, this N.C.O. led his Lewis Gun team with the utmost daring and determination. He caused heavy enemy casualties by firing from his hip during the advance and showed much initiative in the control of his fire during a flanking movement on a Pill Box. When the final objective was reached he was the first man out in front, and did splendid work in covering the consolidation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76
Date: 23 May 1918

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