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Robert William DRUERY

Regimental number4459
Place of birthBallarat, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationMiner
AddressRobert Street, Plattsburg, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinMother, Mrs G Druery, Robert Street, Plattsburg, New South Wales
Enlistment date1 September 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name3rd Battalion, 14th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/20/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on 15 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


Recommendation date: 17 September 1918

Meritorious Service Medal


Work from 25 February to 16 September 1918.
Recommendation date: 26 September 1918

FateReturned to Australia 31 May 1919
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty from 25 February to 16 September 1918. He set a splendid example to his comrades, both under fire and out of the line. As a leader, he inspires his men with the greatest confidence, and spares himself no effort in looking after their welfare at all times.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135
Date: 11 December 1919

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