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John Wesley MOTT

Regimental number6623
Place of birthBrisbane Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSurveyor
AddressSouth Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinMother, Mrs Caroline Madeline Mott, Laura Street, South Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date18 December 1915
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit name6th Field Company Engineers, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/25/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on 11 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll6th Field Company Engineers
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


'For conspicuous gallantry in investigating the condition of captured trenches under heavy bombardment and counter attack in the Hindenburg Line.'
Recommendation date: "8 May 1917

Military Cross


'Work at Hangard Wood 10-17 April 1918, at Morlancourt on 10 June 1918, at Villers-Bretonneux on 7 August 1918, at Framerville on 10-11 August 1918 and near Peronne on 29 August 1918.'
Recommendation date: 11 September 1918"

FateReturned to Australia 9 December 1918
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On at least three occasions he has carried out surveys under heavy fire, with the object of ascertaining the situation after attacks. He has in each case brought back reliable information of the greatest value.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

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