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Patrick Joseph BOYCE

Regimental number4071
Place of birthGovan Scotland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationEngineer
Addressc/o Mrs Rudd, 31 Nelson Place, Williamstown, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinFather, Patrick J Boyce, 4 Hamilton Street, Govan, Glasgow, Scotland
Enlistment date5 November 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name18th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/35/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on 8 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll18th Battalion
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He organized at very short notice a raiding party, which he led with great skill in daylight across some hundred yards of level ground in 'No Man's Land" and captured the enemy's post, which was the objective. He returned with his party without casualties, bringing back 23 prisoners and a machine gun and having obtained important identifications. His courageous initiative and marked ability as a leader were responsible for the complete success of the undertaking. In the evening after the attack had gone forward he cleared out, with a small party, some parties of the enemy who, with a machine gun, were sniping at our troops during the period of consolidation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919

Military Medal

'On the morning of 27th March, 1918, our patrol encountered a strong enemy party on the WAMBEEK (MESSINES Sector). The patrol officer was engaged in an effort to silence a hostile machine gun and left Sergeant BOYCE in charge of the main patrol. By his dash and determination the Sergeant brought his men into contact with the enemy and broke their patrol up. Four of the enemy were killed, one was taken prisoner and some wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 173
Date: 7 November 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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