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John DRYER

Regimental number3984
Place of birthGlebe New South Wales
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationLabourer
AddressGlebe, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation26
Next of kinFather, J Dryer, 52 Francis Street, Glebe, New South Wales
Enlistment date6 October 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name13th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/30/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on 20 December 1915
Regimental number from Nominal Roll3984A
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll45th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Recommendation date: "Unspecified"

FateReturned to Australia 5 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous bravery and initiative during the attack of 18th September, 1918 on old British Outpost Line near LE VERGUIER. ON The day of the attack and until the Battalion was relieved, he, acting as C.Q.M.S. kept the front line troops supplied with rations. He took charge of the carrying parties and made repeated trips to the front line under heavy shell fire and difficult conditions. it was due to this N.C.O.'s determination and untiring energy that the ration supply was maintained during very strenuous operations, rendering most valuable services and showing at all times first consideration in tending to the welfare of his Company.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135
Date: 11 December 1919

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