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Alfred Victor FERGUSON

Regimental number2144
ReligionCongregational
OccupationSalesman
AddressGurney Road, Dulwich, South Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinMother, Mrs Lucy Henrietta Ferguson, Gurney Road, Dulwich, South Australia
Enlistment date1 June 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name27th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/44/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on 21 September 1915
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Distinguished Conduct Medal


For conspicuous gallantry in removing burning bombs from a dump, thus averting a serious explosion. This act was performed in an exposed position under heavy fire.
Recommendation date: 13 May 1917

Bar to Military Medal


Work near Zonnebeke on 4-5 October 1917.
Recommendation date: 15 October 1917

Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll)Name does not appear on Nominal Roll
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917

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