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Arthur Albert BOCK

Regimental number3698
Place of birthBendleby, South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationActing Sergeant Police
AddressHunter Street, Indooroopilly, Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation32
Next of kinWife, Mrs Annie Bock, Hunter Street, Indooroopilly, Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date22 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name25th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/42/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 3 January 1916
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll25th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Work at Westhoek Ridge on 20 September 1917.
Recommendation date: 24 September 1917

FateReturned to Australia 30 January 1918
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Whilst leading his platoon this officer encountered a series of concrete dug-outs. He rushed the entrance of one, and, single handed, captured 17 prisoners. He continued to lead his platoon until severely wounded in both legs, setting a splendid example of coolness and daring to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110
Date: 25 July 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death11 May 1966

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