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John SUTHERLAND

Regimental number1382
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationCleaner
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation32
Next of kinMother, Mrs Catherine McKenzie, Holmsdale, Sutherlandshire, Scotland
Enlistment date11 January 1917
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll1 January 1917
Rank on enlistment2nd Corporal
Unit nameRailway Unit, Section 4
AWM Embarkation Roll number15/9/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 11 May 1917
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Broad Gauge Railway Operating Company
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. These three men were the Engine Driver, Fireman, and Guard, when the attempt was made to save the two rail mounted 12 inch howitzers on the 22nd March, 1918, at Villers Faucon, and also safely saved their engine from falling into the hands of the enemy, although the track was badly broken in three places. They have also been mentioned in a special report.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185
Date: 27 November 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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