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John Clarkson DONOHUE

Regimental number2835
Place of birthMelbourne, Victoria
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarmer
AddressSt Kilda Street, Brighton, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinMother, Mrs E Donohue, St Kilda Street, Brighton, Victoria
Enlistment date24 August 1914
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll24 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentActing Wheeler Sergeant
Unit nameDivisional Ammunition Column No 3 Section
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on 20 October 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Division Artillery
FateReturned to Australia 8 October 1918
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. An ammunition dump was set on fire and the flames spread owing to the high wind. He at once went to the spot, and, with some assistance, eventually succeeded in extinguishing the fire, which was threatening to cause an explosion. He showed great courage, and set an excellent example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137
Date: 30 August 1918

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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