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Herbert Allan NASON

Regimental number4521
Place of birthIpswich Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationButcher
AddressBrisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Nason, Brisbane Road, Booval, Queensland
Enlistment date26 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name25th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/42/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Star of Victoria on 31 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll49th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'Displayed great gallantry and devotion to duty in carrying wounded from NO MAN'S LAND under heavy fire.'
Recommendation date: 11 November 1916

FateReturned to Australia 12 May 1919
Family/military connectionsBrother: 4869 Pte Percy William NASON, returned to Australia, 17 June 1918.
Date of death9 October 1928
Place of burialToowong Cemetery

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