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Frederick ANGEL

Date of birth26 March 1895
ReligionChurch of England
Address105 Stanhope Street, Malvern, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinMother, Mrs C. Angel, same address
Previous military service13th AASC
Enlistment date20 August 1914
Rank on enlistment2nd Lieutenant
Unit nameDivisional Train, No 1 Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/14/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on 19 October 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal Roll5th Battalion
Promotions

Captain


Unit: 5th Battalion
Promotion date: 1 April 1916

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Work near Faucoucourt on 23 August 1918.
Recommendation date: 29 August 1918

FateDischarged 2 October 1919
Medals

Military Cross

''For conspicuous gallantry and able leadership of the front lien company in the attack on St. Martin's Wood on 23rd August, 1918. His company secured all its objectives, and he personally reconnoitred the left flank under heavy fire, besides moving about amongst his men cheering and steadying them.''
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

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

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