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William SUTHERLAND

Regimental number4234
Place of birthHopeman Scotland
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationBlacksmith
Address11 St Leonard's Avenue, West Leederville, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, John Sutherland, Hopeman, Morayshire, Scotland
Enlistment date22 December 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name28th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/45/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 1 April 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll28th Battalion
FateDemobilised 9 April 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He crawled out under very heavy fire, and succeeded in securing an exposed flank. He displayed great courage and determination throughout the operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174
Date: 11 October 1917

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