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Horatio Victor Patrick CONRICK

Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
Other NamesHoratio Victor
OccupationMedical practitioner
Address'Tolarus', Stephens Street, South Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation32
Next of kinFather, W F Conrick, Milton Street, St Kilda, Victoria
Previous military serviceArmy Medical Corps
Enlistment date20 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentCaptain
Unit name3rd Field Ambulance, A Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/46/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A22 Rangatira on 25 September 1914
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant-Colonel
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Medical Corps
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Service Order


'For conspicuous service attending to the wounded, particularly near Noreuil when a number of men were evacuated under heavy fire.'
Recommendation date: Unspecified

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 4th Supplement, No 29644 (11 July 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette', No 176 (30 November 1916.

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 29455 (28 January 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 44 (6 April 1916).

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918).

FateReturned to Australia 6 June 1918
Medals

Distinguished Service Order

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in attending to the wounded. He proceeded to the scene of an explosion under very heavy shell fire, and personally directed the removal of the wounded. His fearlessness and disregard for his personal safety has been marked on all occasions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

Other detailsMedals: Distinguished Service Order, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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