Robert Alexander DAY

Regimental number6001
Date of birth29 June 1888
Place of birthRosario, Argentine Republic
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationSelector
Addressc/o R Day, Southernwoods Selection, Withersfield Siding QCR, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27.9
Height6' 1"
Weight177 lbs
Next of kinMother, Mrs A Day, Southernwoods Selection, Withersfield Siding QCR, Queensland
Previous military serviceNil
Enlistment date2 March 1916
Place of enlistmentRockhampton, Queensland
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name15th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/32/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on 8 August 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPay Corporal
Unit from Nominal Roll15th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Bar to Distinguished Conduct Medal


Work at Cerisy on 8 August 1918.
Recommendation date: 11 August 1918

FateReturned to Australia 8 May 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty During the battalion's tour of duty in the line, this N.C.O. obtained much useful and accurate information by daring patrol work. He also took charge of a bombing party, and drove the enemy from a troublesome post near our line..
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operation near JEANCOURT ON 18th September, 1918. At one stage of the advance this N.C.O. single handed rushed a machine gun which was firing on the advancing troops - he bayoneted two of the crew and captured the remainder. Later, when a platoon was temporarily hung up he collected two men and rushed the enemy from a flank capturing the garrison of 10 men. His daring leadership was most inspiring to his Company.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75
Date: 17 June 1919

MM Bar


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919

Discharge date11 August 1919
Other details

War service: Western Front

Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Devanha', 8 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 11 August 1919.

Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death1 April 1966 Trevelin, Chubut, Argentina
Age at death77
SourcesNAA: B2455, DAY Robert Alexander