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Herbert Harold BEVAN

Regimental number1072
Place of birthNewcastle New South Wales
ReligionCongregational
OccupationJoiner
AddressMitchell Street, Stockton, Newcastle, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinMother, Mrs Janet Bevan, 106 Kee's Hill, Lismore, New South Wales
Enlistment date17 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name34th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/51/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 2 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollWarrant Officer (Class II)
Unit from Nominal Roll34th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Meritorious Service Medal


Recommendation date: 18 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 12 June 1919
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'This Non Commissioned Officer in the capacity of Regimental Quartermaster-Sergeant has consistently displayed the greatest energy and enthusiasm. For two years under varying conditions and difficulties this Non Commissioned Officer has conducted his department with unfailing success and the result of his conscientiousness has been reflected by the health and well being of the men throughout the Battalion.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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