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Maxwell Francis OAKES

Regimental number2692
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionNo religion
OccupationReporter
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMrs Mary Powell, 'Parkhurst', McPherson Street, Waverley, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date29 August 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll1 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit nameDivisional Ammunition Column
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A22 Rangatira on 25 September 1914
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: Unspecified

FateKilled in Action 27 October 1916
Place of burialThistle Dump Cemetery (Row E, Grave No. 13), Longueval, France
Panel number, Roll of Honour,
  Australian War Memorial
12
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62
Date: 19 April 1917

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

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