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William John Stanley ROSS

Regimental number96
Place of birthWellington New South Wales
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressForest Vale via Wellington, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, Donald Ross, Forest Vale via Wellington, New South Wales
Enlistment date10 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameMachine Gun Company 9
AWM Embarkation Roll number24/14/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 1 May 1916
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)Name does not appear on Nominal Roll
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a section of four machine guns. During a heavy enemy attack he used his guns with great effect and did great execution. The courage and tenancity of this officer did much to avert a critical situation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185
Date: 27 November 1918

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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