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William Henry SOUTHERLAND

Regimental number896
Place of birthLondon, England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationPainter
Address20-22 Regent Street, Redfern, Sydney, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, William Southerland, 20-22 Regent Street, Redfern, Sydney, New South Wales
Enlistment date7 February 1916
Place of enlistmentBrisbane, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Pioneer Battalion, C Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/15/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 6 June 1916
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)crossed out
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on 6 September, 1918, when his company was held up by machine gun fire east of Buire Wood. He located and crawled up to the nearest post, bayoneting one of the crew and, seizing the gun, turned it on the remainder. His daring initiative saved the lives of many of his comrades and he showed the same spirit throughout the day's fighting.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35
Date: 15 April 1920

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