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Abondio COMOLLOTTI

Regimental number6472
ReligionMethodist
OccupationLabourer
AddressDuaringa, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinMother, Mrs A Comollotti, Duaringa, Queensland
Enlistment date7 February 1916
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name15th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/32/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A36 Boonah on 21 October 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 19 June 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'Is recommended for his bravery and devotion to duty on the morning of 18th September 1918 in the attack on enemy positions EAST of JEANCOURT. When enemy machine guns opened fire upon his platoon during our advance, he was always keen to dash forward and engage the hostile machine guns, allowing his platoon to advance, and thereby saving casualties. Quick in seizing opportunities that arose, and by his courage and daring, he set a fine example to the rest of his platoon.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919

Family/military connectionsBrothers: 5418 Pte Monotte COMOLLATTE, 31st Bn, returned to Australia, 6 July 1919; 1735 Pte Robert COMOLLATTIE, 9th Bn, returned to Australia, 15 August 1915. [Note: family name variously spelled on Embarkation Rolls.]
Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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