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Roland Charles WERRETT

Regimental number1634
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSalesman
AddressWhitehorse Road, Balwyn, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, Charles Werrett, Whitehorse Road, Balwyn, Victoria
Enlistment date31 March 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll3 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentActing Corporal
Unit name22nd Battalion, 1st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/39/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on 28 June 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCompany Sergeant Major
Unit from Nominal Roll22nd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918).

FateReturned to Australia 7 April 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack when he led a party against a hostile post with the greatest courage and determination. The post was demolished, and 28 prisoners captured, thus allowing the company to carry out its work of consolidation. After the objective had been taken, he rendered invaluable assistance to his C.O. in the organization of working parties and defensive posts, and personally led carrying parties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919

Other detailsMedals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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