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Walter TRACEY

Regimental number2718
Place of birthAllandale N/A
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressHolt Street, Bendigo, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation32
Next of kinSister, Mrs Thompson, 49 King Street, Bendigo, Victoria
Enlistment date19 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name7th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/24/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on 26 August 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll7th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 10 September 1917
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He exhibited great coolness and bravery, notably in assisting to build a barricade under intense fire, and in bombing and sniping. His excellent work under most trying conditions was invaluable.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184
Date: 14 December 1916

Date of death1 December 1961
Place of burialFawkner Cemetery

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