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Allan Hurst BUCKLEY

Regimental number650
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationBrass finisher
Address'Apawa', Shepparton Avenue, Murrumbeena, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs S Buckley, 'Apawa,' Shepparton Avenue, Murrumbeena, Victoria
Enlistment date11 September 1914
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit name1 Divisional Train (1 to 4 Coys Army Service Corps) October, 1914
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/14/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adeladie, South Australia, on board HMAT A1 Hymettus on 22 October 1914
Regimental number from Nominal Roll882
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Company, Australian Army Service Corps
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


'Consistent good work for period 1 March-1 September 1916.'
Not awarded.
Recommendation date: 12 September 1918

Military Medal


'(E. of Ypres) For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while in charge of convoy of wagons on road construction work.'
Recommendation date: 7 November 1917

FateReturned to Australia 8 October 1918
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95
Date: 27 June 1918

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