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John Flood NAGLE

Regimental number26
Place of birthAlbury New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationAuctioneer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation33
Next of kinBrother, Valentine F Nagle, Albury, New South Wales
Enlistment date20 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Light Horse Regiment, Headquarters
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/15/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A47 Mashobra on 17 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement No. 30169 (6 July 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 (11 October 1917).
Recommendation date: 30 December 1916

FateReturned to Australia 23 August 1917
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great courage under very heavy fire, and set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133
Date: 21 August 1917

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine

Medals: Distinyuished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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