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Norman Percy Harold NEAL

Regimental number44
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationTelegraphist
AddressHigh Street, Penrith, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinMrs A C Purdon, High Street, Penrith, New South Wales
Enlistment date17 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameDivisional Signal Company 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number22/11/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on 20 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Divisional Signal Company
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 7 September 1916

FateReturned to Australia 23 October 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attack the communications from the front line were ciut, and the signal lamps buried by shell fire. He went forward on two occasions through a heavy barrage and obtained information. It was owing to his gallantry that communication was maintained during the enemy counter attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attack the communications from the front line were cut, and the signal lamps buried by shell fire. He went forward on two occasions through a heavy barrage and obtained information. It was owing to his gallantry that communication was maintained during the enemy counter attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110
Date: 25 July 1918

Bar to Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a party laying cable and telephone lines. He showed great courage and untiring zeal and determination under heavy shell fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110
Date: 25 July 1918

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross and Bar, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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