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Reginald Victor Graham * PENNEFATHER

ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLicensed surveyor and civil engineer
AddressMosman, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinFather, G Pennefather, 26 Military Road, Mosman, New South Wales
Enlistment date1 May 1916
Rank on enlistment2nd Lieutenant
Unit name
AWM Embarkation Roll number16/13/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 22 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Tunnelling Company
FateReturned to Australia 3 January 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy attack in great force, in charge of a party of twenty five Pioneers sapping in front of a line. When the attack started he rallied his men and took up a position among the infantry, and maintained his section there by his personal example until badly wounded. His men inspired by his courageous example, stuck to their positions against tremendous odds, until all became casualties. Their assistance was extremely opportune and materially helped in resisting the enemy attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185
Date: 27 November 1918

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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