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Fred COLEMAN

Regimental number264
Place of birthOxford England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSleeper Cutter
AddressBindway PO via Dunnedel, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation32
Next of kinMother, Mrs J Coleman, Headington, Oxford, England
Enlistment date15 February 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll18 February 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/17/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 13 June 1915
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll12th Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Recommendation date: 25 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 20 July 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For gallantly leading his men against odds and attacking a station outbuilding at Semakh on 25 September 1918. He forced his way into rooms, using his fists, after emptying his revolver, knocking down the enemy and dragging others from hiding places. With twelve men, during the march to Damascus, he charged and aptured at the point of the sword 47 prisoners, eight machine guns, two limbers and twelve horses. He did splendid work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10
Date: 29 January 1920

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

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