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Edward EDMUNDS

Regimental number3288
Place of birthLaunceston, Tasmania
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationCook
Addressc/o Lt Wilson, 44 Cascade Street, Paddington, New South Wales
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation44
Next of kinSister, Miss E Edmunds, 44 Cascade Street, Paddington, New South Wales
Enlistment date13 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll12 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name2nd Battalion, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/19/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on 2 November 1915
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Pioneer Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal (altered to Military Medal)


Recommendation date: 4 June 1918

FateReturned to Australia 4 May 1917
Medals

Military Medal

''During the bombardment of our trenches near Cordonnerie Farm on the night of 30/31st May 1916, Lance Corporal (acting Cpl.) Edmunds displayed great gallantry. He personally carried to safety, under heavy shell fire, 7 men who had been rescued from the mines. These men were lying in an unconscious condition at the mine head and were exposed to heavy gun fire. He showed great coolness and courage and after completing the work of carrying the men to safety continued his work without reporting to anyone.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 176
Date: 30 November 1916

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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