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J Sandison * YULE

Date of birth14 November 1874
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationMedical practitioner
Address104 The Avenue, Royal Park, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation40
Next of kinMrs Yule, 104 The Avenue, Royal Park, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date16 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentCaptain
Unit nameArmy Medical Corps - Hospital Transports (Number 1 Hospital Ship A61, "Kanowna")
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/104/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on n.d.
Rank from Nominal RollMajor
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Medical Corps
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Unit: MED Hosp Ship 1
Promotion date: 14 July 1915

FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty whilst under heavy shell fire. Although gassed early in the operation he remained continuously on duty for two days, during which time 450 cases passed through his hands. He has shown great gallantry on numerous previous occasions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917

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

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