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Charles William SAXBY

Regimental number655
Place of birthKrambach New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressWangat, via Dungog, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, Robert Charles Saxby, Wangat, via Dungog, New South Wales
Enlistment date25 February 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll24 February 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name19th Battalion, B Company
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Ceramic on 25 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll19th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 29 October 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'During the attack on the morning of 8th August, 1918, East of VILLERS-BRETONNEUX, near AMIENS, Sergeant SAXBY displayed splendid courage and gallantry in attacking enemy posts. Under Lieutenant FLEMING he assisted in the attack on three strong enemy positions. He unhesitatingly rushed party after party of the enemy with absolute disregard for his own safety and his determined spirit was responsible for the capture of 30 prisoners and 4 machine guns. This N.C.O. set a splendid example to his men whom he inspired with great confidence.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109
Date: 15 September 1919

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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