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Robert George WELLS

Regimental number2005
Date of birth10 September 1889
Place of birthMilang, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressMilang, South Australia
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation26.6
Height5' 9.25"
Weight150 lbs
Next of kinWife, Mrs Louisa Maud Wells, Milang, South Australia
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date30 March 1916
Place of enlistmentAdelaide, South Australia
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name48th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/65/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on 13 July 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll48th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 15 June 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For great gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on the Hindenburg outpost line opposite Bellenglise on 18 September, 1918. He was in charge of a Lewis gun team, and did good work. On two occasions he attacked single handed, outposts of the enemy, capturing three men from one and four from the other.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42
Date: 20 May 1920

Discharge date14 September 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Swakopmund', 15 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), 14 September 1919.

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
SourcesNAA: B2455, WELLS Robert George

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