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Joseph BOER

Regimental number2298
Place of birthIpswich Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCarpenter
AddressHobart, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation28
Next of kinBrother, John Boer, 31 Princes Street, Ipswich, Queensland
Enlistment date27 September 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name40th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/57/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on 21 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Light Railway Operating Company
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 3 December 1917

FateDischarged 5 August 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'Near WARNETON, during a raid on the enemy, on the night 30th November/1st December 1917, this man displayed great courage and did excellent work with the Bayonet. He pursued the enemy who had got out of their trench and were running away, and killed several. On one occasion he closed with a German in the trench and succeeded in killing him. Strength of Raiding party - 4 Officers and 82 Other Ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135
Date: 11 December 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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