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Patrick William MORAN

Regimental number1880
Place of birthRavenswood Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationBlacksmith
Address277 Remount Section, Aasc, Enoggera, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs H A Courtney, King Street, Charters Towers, Queensland
Enlistment date29 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentFarrier Sergeant
Unit nameAustralian Remount Unit 2, Squadron 7
AWM Embarkation Roll number28/3/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT RMS Orontes on 10 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Field Artillery Brigade
FateReturned to Australia 24 January 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 5th April 1918 during the attack on our line opposite DERNANCOURT. This N.C.O. - though wounded in the thigh early in the day - remained at his gun carrying out his duties and encouraging his men. He was wounded a second and third time but remained at his gun. His service and example were invaluable to the Battery which was heavily shelled during the day.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185
Date: 27 November 1918

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