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Norman Douglas WESTON

Regimental number1635
Place of birthOmeo Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressOmeo, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, John Weston, Omeo, Victoria
Enlistment date24 February 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll24 March 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
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 RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll22nd Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 17 October 1916
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry when holding a portion of a captured trench against a bomb ing attack. He was in the act of throwing when he was severely wounded in the head and fell forward. He shouted to his comrades "The pin is out." Thanks to his presence of mind his comrades escaped unhurt.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184
Date: 14 December 1916

Cross of St. George - 3rd Class (Russia)


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116
Date: 25 July 1917

Other detailsMedals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Cross of St George, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death22 July 1980
Age at death84
Place of burialHavelock Cemetery, New Zealand

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