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Lindsay Gordon BRISTOW

Regimental number30
Date of birth30 March 1888
Place of birthWarrnambool, Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressAllansford, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinMargaret Bristow, Allansford, Victoria
Enlistment date21 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name13th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/18/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A34 Persic on 28 May 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll13th Light Horse Regiment
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Lieutenant


Unit: 13th Light Horse Regiment
Promotion date: 24 July 1916

Other details from Roll of Honour CircularPlayed two games for the Collingwood Football Club.
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in patrol work. He twice reconnoitred the most advanced infantry line, and sent back information which contributed greatly to the clearing up of an obscure situation. He was wounded on the second occasion, but remained on duty until his task was completed and his final report despatched.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 4 March 1919

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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