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Warren Frederick MUNDAY

Regimental number470
Place of birthInverell New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationMechanic
AddressP O Hamilton, Hamilton, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, Frederick William Munday, P O Emmaville, Emmaville, New South Wales
Enlistment date18 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name30th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/47/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 9 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll30th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 2 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 15 May 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance
Medals

Military Medal

'East of YPRES at POLYGON WOOD on the morning of 28th September several enemy posts were left in the vicinity of our lines having escaped our artillery barrage. This N.C.O. went out alone the farthest distance of all and approached a large party. he was fired on and immediately fired back, killing four. The remainder, over thirty men, surrendered and Corporal Munday brought them all in without escort. The conspicuous bravery and boldness displayed by this N.C.O. had great moral effect on the enemy and set a very fine example to the remainder of the platoon who were watching his action. He was later on called upon to take charge of his platoon and the way he took hold of the situation was most commendable. I consider him worthy of special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Date of death5 December 1948

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