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Sidney John BUTT

Regimental number1070
Place of birthIsle of Wight England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressNewcastle, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, James William Butt, Yaralla, Concord West, New South Wales
Enlistment date28 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name36th Battalion, D Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/53/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on 13 May 1916
Regimental number from Nominal Roll1070A
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll33rd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Meritorious Service Medal (crossed through)


Recommendation date: 28 February 1918

Meritorious Service Medal


Recommendation date: 4 March 1918

FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)*Sidney spelt Sydney
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'Since the Battalion arrived in France Lance Corporal BUTT has been untiring in his work in its interests as Quartermaster's clerk. His methods, kill and energy have combined to produce a most efficient, yet economical administration under trying conditions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110
Date: 25 July 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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