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Jack SYLVANE

Regimental number22286
Place of birthLondon England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationProspector
AddressRoeburn, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation45
Next of kinFriend, Herbert Robson, Mt Sandiman Station, Gascoyne, Western Australia
Previous military service2nd Battery Australian Field Artillery
Enlistment date20 December 1915
Rank on enlistmentBombardier
Unit nameHowitzer Brigade 23, Battery 109
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/133/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollBombardier
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Division Trench Mortar Battery
FateReturned to Australia 10 December 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'On the 8th August, 1918, east of HAMEL, during the preliminary bombardment, this N.C.O. was in charge of two 6" Trench Mortars. He handled his section with great ability, and carried out the allotted task under difficult circumstances. After the barrage had lifted, he went forward and assisted in the capture of an enemy 77 mm gun and its crew, and in turning this gun against the enemy. His coolness, courage and devotion to duty set a great example to the men under him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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