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Mark SPICER

Regimental number3914
Place of birthCootamundra New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressMundarlo, via Tumbalong, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs E Clarke, Mundarlo, via Tumbalong, New South Wales
Enlistment date8 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 30 December 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the YPRES MENIN Road under very heavy shell fire on 26th September, 1917. He volunteered to go into a part of the road which was being continuously shelled, and was strewn with dead men, horses, and debris, and assist in clearing the traffic, thus allowing a free passage for Ambulance cars conveying wounded from the front to Dressing Station. He showed a total disregard of personal danger and set a fine example of courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 7 March 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death10 January 1960
Place of burialLake Cargelligo Cemetery

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