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Alfred George CHENERY

Regimental number1894
Place of birthMansfield, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationClerk
AddressBank of NSW, Melbourne, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinMother, Mrs Martha Burt Chenery, 74 Barkly Street, St Kilda, Victoria
Enlistment date16 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name57th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/74/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on 8 July 1916
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal Roll2nd Lieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 30 September 1917

FateReturned to Australia 9 December 1918
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in command of a party on the right flank of the brigade, and showed great resource in a difficult position, saving many lives by his skilful dispositions. He personally reconnoitred the ground in advance of his position, gaining valuable information. Later, when the battalion on his right advanced, he maintained communication by establishing two posts under intense fire. He gave the greatest assistance throughout the operations, and showed great coolness courage and contempt of danger.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95
Date: 27 June 1918

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