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Arthur Leslie ROBERTS

Regimental number1725
Place of birthCharlton Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationHospital attendant
AddressCharlton, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinMother, Mrs Mary Roberts, Charlton PO, Charlton, Victoria
Enlistment date20 May 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll29 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name24th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/41/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on 16 July 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll24th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 7 July 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a stretcher bearer in action near BULLECOURT on 3rd May 1917. Though twice wounded under heavy artillery and Machine Gun fire he remained at work until the morning of the 5th giving a magnificent example of pluck and endurance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

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