Regimental number | 4695 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs C Debond, 44 Sarocerocco Street, Bichara, Malta |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 19th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 19th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Spelt Paolo Debong on NR |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when the enemy raided and had entered the trenches at places. He was then carrying a message overland to the front line. On reaching the trench he was faced by six of the enemy; he immediately bayoneted one, and his determined attack so cowed the others that they at once surrendered. Thanks to his prompt and gallant action, six of the enemy were accounted for.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |