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Cyril James EAST

Regimental number1900
Place of birthAylesbury England
Next of kinMiss Isobel Johnston, 51 Albion Street, West Brunswick, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date22 December 1914
Unit name301st (Mechanical Transport), 8th Company, Army Service Corps (17th Divisional Ammunition Park)
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/98/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on 22 December 1914
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Australian Motor Transport Section
FateReturned to Australia 14 December 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'For consistent devotion to duty under enemy shell fire. On the morning of 20th September, 1917, at ZILLEBEKE, and during a bombardment by the enemy with gas shells, Driver EAST voluntarily returned to stand by and assist another lorry which was in difficulties. After a wait of some time he finally towed the lorry in question to a place of safety. This man has at all times shown a special devotion to duty under adverse conditions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 9
Date: 24 January 1918

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