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William Charles BURR

Regimental number4816
Place of birthBeaconsfield, Tasmania
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressLottah, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinFather, Mr F Burr, Lottah, Tasmania
Enlistment date19 October 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll19 October 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 18 February 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal (Awarded)


Great gallantry and fearlssness in action as a member of a raiding party, aiding materially in its success. (East of Ypres)
Recommendation date: 16 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 20 August 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76
Date: 27 June 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death2 May 1954
Place of burialCarr Villa Cemetery

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