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Edward James PITTARD

Place of birthBurnley Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationClerk
Address44 Edinburgh Street, Burnley, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinFather, Henry Pittard, 44 Edinburgh Street, Burnley, Victoria
Enlistment date14 May 1915
Rank on enlistment2nd Lieutenant
Unit name24th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/41/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 8 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll24th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


'For conspicuous gallantry in the assault on the German trenches near Bullecourt when, in spite of a severe wound, he continued to lead his men until he collapsed on getting to his obtectivve in the enemy trenched.'
Recommendation date: "12 May 1917

Unspecified


Gallantry in the attack and good leadership.' (Poz?eres).
Recommendation date: 8 August 1918"

FateReturned to Australia 16 July 1917
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Though severely wounded, he continued to lead his men in the assault until he collapsed on reaching his objective. His fortitude and determination had a splendid effect upon his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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