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William WALKER

Regimental number2281
Place of birthLondon England
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationElectrical fitter
AddressHobart, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation32
Next of kinSister, Mrs Annie Syel, 78 Vauxhall Street, Lambeth, London, England
Enlistment date10 July 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name40th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/57/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on 21 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollSergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll40th Battalion
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Military Medal

'On 12th October 1917, East of YPRES, he displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. After twenty four hours hard fighting, under heavy fire and trying conditions, this N.C.O. voluntarily organised parties for carrying out the wounded. As one party of bearers became exhausted, he organised another and for 24 hours helped to carry wounded over a swamp, being continuously exposed to heavy enemy shell fire. His cheerfulness and bravery were a fine example to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95
Date: 27 June 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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