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George Leslie DOLAN

Regimental number4905
Place of birthSurry Hills New South Wales
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationShop assistant
Address3 Duxford Street, Paddington, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinMother, Mrs E J Dolan, 3 Duxford Street, Paddington, New South Wales
Enlistment date8 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name1st Battalion, 15th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/18/4
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on 8 March 1916
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll53rd Battalion
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: INF53
Promotion date: 1 June 1918

Lieutenant


Unit: INF53
Promotion date: 1 September 1918

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 4 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 8 August 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He took command of his platoon during an attack, and captured and consolidated his objective. He made a reconnaissance in front of his position and captured some prisoners. He continually went about among his platoon, which was scattered in shell holes, under very heavy fire. His courage and coolness set a fine example to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110
Date: 25 July 1918

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