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CARROOOOJOSEPH IGNATIUS

Regimental number1280
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationClerk
AddressPetersburg, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinUncle, Mr Joseph Henderson, Traffic Superintendent Railways, Petersburg, South Australia
Enlistment date23 January 1917
Rank on enlistmentCSM (WO Class II)
Unit nameRailway Unit, Section 4
AWM Embarkation Roll number15/9/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 11 May 1917
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Battalion
FateEffective abroad (still overseas)
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. After an unsuccessful attempt had been made to remove two rail mounted heavy howitzers under heavy fire, he requested that a further attempt be made. It was successful, and they were brought safely away. Later, he was of the utmost assistance in helping to evacuate wounded under very trying conditions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919

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