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William Edward PAYNTER

Regimental number2488
Place of birthMelbourne Victoria
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationEngine driver
AddressGrand Hotel, Toowoomba, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFriend, John Coe, Grand Hotel, Toowoomba, Queensland
Enlistment date3 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/26/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 20 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll9th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


'Successful leadership of Platoon, showing great courage and initiative.' (Bulllecourt 6-7 May 1917.)
Recommendation date: 14 May 1917

FateReturned to Australia 8 August 1918
Medals

Military Medal


Source: CH 189
Date: 8 November 1917

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