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Osric Mervyn ELLIOTT

Regimental number2143
Date of birth6 April 1894
Place of birthMaldon, Victoria
ReligionMethodist
OccupationClerk
AddressTempleton Street, Maldon, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, James Elliott, Templeton Street, Maldon, Victoria
Enlistment date9 July 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll9 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name23rd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/40/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 27 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll23rd Battalion
Promotions

2nd Lieutenant


Unit: 23rd Battalion
Promotion date: 23 September 1816

Lieutenant


Unit: 23rd Battalion
Promotion date: 4 January 1917

Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Cross


Recommendation date: 28 August 1918

FateReturned to Australia 21 March 1919
Medals

Military Cross

''For conspicuous gallantry and initiative in an attack. When progress was delayed owing to a lack of bombs and ammunition, he led a party across a fire swept area, organized battalion headquarters details, and carried forward the necessary supplies under continuous fire. His prompt and courageous action enabled the attack to continue successfully.''
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61
Date: 23 May 1919

Discharge date10 July 1919
Other details

Taken on strength, 23rd Bn, 11 January 1916.

Wounded in action, 28 April 1916; 16 November 1916 (gas); 1 September 1918 (remained at duty).

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

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