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William George FERGUSON

Regimental number4488
Place of birthBeaufort Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationFarmer
AddressBeaufort, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation18
Next of kinFather, Mr J Ferguson, Beaufort, Victoria
Enlistment date12 August 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll6 August 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name8th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/25/5
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on 28 January 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal


Consistent energy and courage in repairing lines under fire, and fine example to others. (East of Ypres 30 September - October 1917).
Recommendation date: 10 October 1917

FateReturned to Australia 8 May 1919

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