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Albert RAMSAY

Regimental number1763
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressGlenrock Plains, West Kempsey, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, David Albert Ramsay, Glenrock Plains, West Kempsey, New South Wales
Enlistment date2 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Light Horse Regiment, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/12/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A34 Persic on 18 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Divisional Ammunition Column
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 30 September 1917

FateReturned to Australia 11 December 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'Near HOOGE on the night of 27th September 1917, Driver Ramsay, although wounded, assisted to unload ammunition. Later he took his pack horse back, a distance of several miles, although severely wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Date of death16 September 1963
Place of burialMt Thompson Crematorium

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