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Francis Joseph DE VERE

Regimental number405
Date of birth--/01/1894
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationClerk
AddressHampden Avenue, Adamstown, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinStep-Father, Mark Taylor, No 8 off Watt Street, Newcastle, New South Wales
Enlistment date9 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name35th Battalion, B Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/52/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 1 May 1916
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll35th Battalion
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: INF35
Promotion date: 1 September 1917

Lieutenant


Unit: INF35
Promotion date: 11 January 1918

FateReturned to Australia 3 July 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his party in an attack on the enemy, and gained his objective, successfully consolidating his position. He showed great personal courage and capable leadership.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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