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Robert James LOUDON

Regimental number2426
OccupationFarmer
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinFather, Robert Loudon, Broome Hill, Western Australia
Enlistment date7 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Light Horse Regiment, 16th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/15/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A52 Surada on 16 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Light Horse Regiment
FateReturned to Australia 24 September 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'During the attack south of Duma, on the 1st October, 1918, some five machine guns suddently opened fire from about 100 yards distant. The horse of the O.C. Brigade Scouts was shot and fell on him, and at once the enemy rushed from all sides to attack him. Private Loudon galloped in and dispersed the enemy with his revolver. He kept the enemy at bay with his rifle, and caught the officer's horse and took it over to where he lay.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 42
Date: 20 May 1920

Discharge date20 July 1919
Other details

War service: Egypt, Palestine

Commenced return to Australia from Port Said on board HT 'Dorset', 29 April 1919; disembarked Fremantle, 5 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Perth, 20 July 1919.

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Miscellaneous detailsName and details of height and weight do not appear on Embarkation Roll.
SourcesNAA: B2455, LOUDON Robert James

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