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Gordon James CAVANAGH

Regimental number938
Place of birthKilkenny, South Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
Address103 York Street, Subiaco, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs Charlotte Cavanagh, 103 York Street, Subiaco, Western Australia
Enlistment date13 January 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name10th Light Horse Regiment, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/15/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 26 April 1915
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll10th Field Artillery Brigade
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Recommendation date: 31 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 28 February 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. East of YPRES on 14th October, 1917, this Driver was in charge of an ammunition party going to the gun position with pack transport. When on the YPRES - MENIN Road the party was subjected to intense shell fire. He set a fine example of coolness and determination and led the party through the fire and delivered the ammunition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95
Date: 27 June 1918

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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