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Augustus Elliott PEGLER

Regimental number967
Place of birthMildura Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationStation overseer
AddressMildura, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, Hurtle Pegler, Mildura, Victoria
Previous military service73rd Infantry
Enlistment date29 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name38th Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/55/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 20 June 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll38th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Recommendation date: "1 October 1917

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 5 September 1918"

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918).

FateReturned to Australia 30 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'During the operations of 31st August 1918, East of CLERY-sur-SOMME, for most excellent handling of his Lewis gun team in the attack on INFERNO Trench. The flank was in considerable danger owing to the presence of about 30 of the enemy in a communication trench leading to LA FAYE Trench. He held them back by use of his Lewis gun in the face of heavy enemy fire from machine guns and stick grenades. His gun was knocked out of action, but he continued with bombs and rifle fire until the arrival of reinforcements and it was mainly by his good work that the enemy was prevented from working round the flanks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109
Date: 15 September 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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