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Robert WALDUCK

Regimental number6371
ReligionMethodist
OccupationClerk
AddressLaunceston, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs E Walduck, 15 Canning Street, Launceston, Tasmania
Enlistment date5 June 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A59 Botanist on 24 August 1916
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 21 March 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while on patrol. Meeting a patrol of another battalion he induced them to join in an attack on an enemy post. The post was captured, seven of the enemy being killed and one taken prisoner. Both patrols returned without casualty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150
Date: 24 September 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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