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Albert Raymond BOUCHER

Regimental number126
Place of birthBairnsdale, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinSister, Louisa Lowe, Troubridge Lighthouse, Adelaide, South Australia
Enlistment date16 December 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Light Horse Regiment, Headquarters and Machine Gun Section
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board A34 Persic on 28 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal RollArmy Provost Corps
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089, 31 December 1918; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61, 23 May 1919.
Recommendation date: 30 September 1918

MSM


Recommendation date: 30 January 1919

FateReturned to Australia 3 July 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty under heavy shell fire. During the period 17th September 1918 until the Division came out of the line on the 20th September 1918 this N.C.O. did excellent work in a very forward position near VERMAND controlling and regulating traffic which had become very disorganised owing to enemy shellfire. His fine example of coolness and devotion to duty set a splendid example to his comrades. The very efficient manner in which he has carried out all provost duties allotted him, has been of the highest order.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135
Date: 11 December 1919

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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