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William McLeod PROUDFOOT

Regimental number717
Date of birth--/01/1887
Place of birthKilmore Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationClerk
AddressMaxwilton, Kilmore, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kin..., James Proudfoot, Maxwilton, Kilmore, Victoria
Enlistment date1 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name21st Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/38/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 10 May 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll22nd Battalion
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: INF22
Promotion date: 31 October 1917

Lieutenant


Unit: INF22
Promotion date: 12 February 1918

FateReturned to Australia 16 March 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For great gallantry and good work near Beaurevoir on the nights 3rd-4th October 1918. During the attack after his company commander was killed, he took command, rallied the neighbouring men and captured the position, killing many of the enemy. He next led a party to a gap which the enemy had penetrated, rushed this position, and mopped up the enemy posts. He then gained touch with our troops, who were holding out on both flanks, and restored the line.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 30
Date: 25 March 1920

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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