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Clarence James ACKERMAN

Regimental number6618
Place of birthHill End New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
AddressGarth Villa, Walker Avenue, Strathfield, New South Wales
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinWife, Mrs K E Ackerman, Garth Villa, Walker Avenue, Strathfield, New South Wales
Enlistment date29 November 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll29 November 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/21/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on 30 September 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


During the operations at Strazeele from 12 to 23 April 1918, he set a splendid example of coolness to all ranks.
Recommendation date: 25 April 1918

FateReturned to Australia 21 December 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'During the operations at STRAZEELE from 12th to 23rd April, 1918, Corporal ACKERMAN did excellent service as N.C.O. in charge of Battalion ration and S.A.A. dump. Though the dump was continuously under shell fire he remained at his post despatching parties with rations, etc. His coolness set a splendid example to all ranks.'
Date: 27 November 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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