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Frederick UREN

Regimental number1609
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMiner
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinMother, Mrs E Uren, 205 Inglewood Road, Bendigo, Victoria
Enlistment date23 November 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on 19 February 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll1413
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Pioneer Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 5 April 1919
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)Also listed under No. 1413 in CG 113, 6/10/1919
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'During the period 16th/17th September, 1918, to11th November, 1918, this N.C.O. has served continuously with his battalion and shown fine devotion to duty. During the operations on 18th September, 1918, in front of JEANCOURT this N.C.O. displayed great initiative and his ceaseless energies resulted in the men of his company having complete comfort. His devotion to duty and fine example as a soldier during the above period have always been an inspiration to the men of his company.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113
Date: 6 October 1919

Other details

War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front

Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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