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Cyril Richard CORNISH

Regimental number10
Place of birthAracoon New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLoco engine driver
AddressMargaret Road, Midland Junction, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation24
Next of kinFather, Charles Cornish, Margaret Road, Midland Junction, Western Australia
Enlistment date5 January 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll5 December 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name44th Battalion, A Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/61/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 6 June 1916
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll44th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Service Order


Recommendation date: 4 July 1918

Distinguished Service Order


Recommendation date: 8 July 1918

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919).

FateReturned to Australia 9 December 1918
Medals

Distinguished Service Order

'For conspicuous allantry and devotion to duty. In command of a platoon during an attack he rushed two enemy machine guns, killing or capturing the crews, and using the guns in defence of his new position. In a counter attack by the enemy, he led his men in hand-to-hand fighting, and repulsed the attack. Later, the same evening, he led his platoon against an enemy strong point in "No Man's Land" killing many of the enemy, and capturing several prisoners and three machine guns. He did splendid service, and set a magnificent example of courage and devotion to duty to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23
Date: 12 February 1919

Other detailsWar service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Service Order, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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