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John Archibald Blair CHURCHILL

Regimental number166
Date of birth--/05/1894
Place of birthCharlton, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationWatchmaker
AddressCharlton, 75 Hunter Street, West Brunswick, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs Janet Churchill, Charlton, 75 Hunter Street, West Brunswick, Victoria
Previous military service60th Infantry
Enlistment date2 March 1916
Rank on enlistmentSergeant
Unit name3rd Pioneer Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number14/15/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on 6 June 1916
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Pioneer Battalion
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: INF38
Promotion date: 1 December 1917

Lieutenant


Unit: INF38
Promotion date: 1 March 1918

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Recommendation date: 12 February 1918

FateReturned to Australia 4 July 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He commanded a party during a raid on the enemy trenches, and when his commanding officer was wounded he took charge of the operations and rendered valuable service. After his return to our lines, learning that some men of another party were missing, he organized a party and at once proceeded to the enemy wire. Being attacked on his way by an enemy patrol of double his strength, he succeeded in securing two prisoners and driving the remainder off, finally assisting in bringing the wounded back to our line. His courage and devotion to duty were most exemplary.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150
Date: 24 September 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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