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George Denman BLAND

Regimental number4777
Place of birthSydney New South Wales
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressStanley Road, Ingleburn, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, G Bland, Stanley Road, Ingleburn, New South Wales
Enlistment date29 January 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name18th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/35/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 13 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll18th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 14 October 1918

FateReturned to Australia 3 May 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For great courage and devotion to duty in the attack near Estress, north of St. Quentin,
Source: CG
Date: 17 June 1919

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