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Clive Frederick PEPPER

Regimental number2836
Place of birthCastlemaine Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationJeweller
Address133 Chapel Street, Windsor, Victoria
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinWife, Mrs C Pepper, 65 Green Street, Windsor, Victoria
Enlistment date26 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name6th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/23/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on 10 September 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll2836A
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 13 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty whilst acting as C.Q.M.S. during operations 30th August - 5th September 1918. On night 2nd/3rd September 1918 on road West of LE QUINEONC WOOD near PERONNE the Ration Dump was being heavily shelled this soldier went to the dump and succeeded in delivering rations to his company. Throughout the whole operations this soldier showed the greatest coolness and utter regard of personal safety.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919

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