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Myles W CAVE

Other NamesMeylies Wyamarus
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationMedical practitioner
AddressClenden, Wallace Avenue, Toorak, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinFather, Hy Cave, 535A Collins Street, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date7 October 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll10 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentCaptain
Unit name3rd Light Horse Field Ambulance
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/41/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A51 Chilka on 2 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant-Colonel
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Medical Corps
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Second Supplement, No. 30474 (14 January 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 (23 May 1918).

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31728 (12 January 1920); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 (1 April 1920).

FateReturned to Australia 15 May 1919
Medals

Distinguished Service Order


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 30
Date: 25 March 1920

Other details

Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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