Roy Colin CAMERON

Regimental number2642
Place of birthNyngan New South Wales
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressCobboca via Dubbo, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs Maud Cameron, Cobboca via Dubbo, New South Wales
Enlistment date24 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name53rd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/70/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 7 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll53rd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 7 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 23 March 1916
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Plaque in Australian Capital Territory Garden of Remembrance
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry during the attack on Peronne, 1 September, 1918, when he dashed through a gap in the enemy wire in order to enfilade a strong point. He thus allowed the remainder of his platoon to get through without casualties and rush the post. Two guns and eight prisoners were captured, and the rest of the garrison killed.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35
Date: 15 April 1920

Date of death7 February 1976