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James Broughton CANE

Regimental number1095
Place of birthElsternwick, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationPorter, Victorian Railways
Address51 Andrew Street, Windsor
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation20
Next of kinMother, Mrs. Mary Anne Cane, 110 High Street, Windsor, Victoria
Enlistment date3 February 1915
Rank on enlistmentSapper
Unit nameDivisional Signal Company 2, Section 4
AWM Embarkation Roll number22/12/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A39 Port Macquarie on 4 May 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll2nd D..Sig C
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


For conspicuous coolness and ability when in charge of Brigade Signalling communications near Bullecourt.
Recommendation date: 12 May 1917

FateReturned to Australia 20 May 1917
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took charge of the brigade signalling communications. During the heavy artillery fire the next day he displayed conspicuous courage in maintaining communication with the captured position.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

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