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Clyde William TUCKFIELD

Regimental number20263
Place of birthKapunda South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
Address17 McKinnon Parade, North Adelaide, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMother, Mrs M Tuckfield, 17 McKinnon Parade, North Adelaide, South Australia
Previous military service79th Infantry
Enlistment date13 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 8, Brigade Ammunition Column
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/36/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Field Ambulance
FateReturned to Australia 3 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'On the 8th August, 1918, at CERISY, the battery came under heavy enfilade fire from an enemy 4.2" battery, and this N.C.O. though wounded, continued his duties as No. 1 until evacuated in the evening. Throughout the day he displayed great courage, devotion to duty and an utter disregard for personal safety, and set a splendid example to his men.'
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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