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Herbert Henry ROSS

Regimental number2641
Place of birthGeorgetown Queensland
ReligionMethodist
OccupationHorse driver
AddressWatsonville, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, William Ross, Herberton, Queensland
Enlistment date22 July 1916
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll11 July 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name41st Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/58/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on 17 November 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll41st Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 21 June 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'On 29th September 1918, during operations South of BONY, Private ROSS was during the operation employed as company runner, and on three occasions he succeeded in bringing back valuable information through heavy enemy barrage having volunteered to do this on each occasion.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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