MCCONNELL, James
| Service Number: | 886 |
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| Enlisted: | 14 July 1915 |
| Last Rank: | Sergeant |
| Last Unit: | 32nd Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Sandhurst, Eaglehawk, Bendigo, Victoria, 1885 |
| Home Town: | Eaglehawk, Greater Bendigo, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Publican |
| Memorials: | Bendigo Great War Roll of Honor, Eaglehawk St Peter's Honour Roll |
World War 1 Service
| 14 Jul 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 886, 29th Infantry Battalion | |
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| 10 Nov 1915: | Embarked Private, 886, 29th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Ascanius, Melbourne | |
| 10 Nov 1915: | Involvement Private, 886, 29th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '16' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Ascanius embarkation_ship_number: A11 public_note: '' | |
| 28 Jul 1918: | Honoured Military Medal, The Battle of Amiens, Military Medal 'At MORLANCOURT on night 28/29th July 1918. Conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. During our attack and capture of the enemy system of trenches this N.C.O. displayed splendid work in controlling the advance and great dash and vigour in dealing with enemy posts, setting an inspiring example to the men of his Platoon, by brushing aside all opposition and personally killing three of the enemy with the bayonet.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: 14 March 1919 | |
| 9 Aug 1918: | Honoured Distinguished Conduct Medal, The Battle of Amiens, Distinguished Conduct Medal for work at Vauvillers on 9 August 1918.' 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the platoon commander was badly wounded he took command, although wounded himself, and handled the men with skill in a difficult situation. On being checked by machine gun fire from a flank he personally went out to the flank with a machine gun, and by his fire drove the enemy back. He showed coolness and judgment throughout the kept his men on the move forward.' Recommendation date: 11 August 1918 Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: 14 March 1919 | |
| 13 Apr 1919: | Involvement AIF WW1, Sergeant, 886, 32nd Infantry Battalion |
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Husband of Emily McCONNELL of High Street, Eaglehawke, Vic.
Distinguished Conduct Medal
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the platoon commander was badly wounded he took command, although wounded himself, and handled the men with skill in a difficult situation. On being checked by machine gun fire from a flank he personally went out to the flank with a machine gun, and by his fire drove the enemy back. He showed coolness and judgment throughout the kept his men on the move forward.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36
Date: 14 March 1919
Military Medal
'At MORLANCOURT on night 28/29th July 1918. Conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. During our attack and capture of the enemy system of trenches this N.C.O. displayed splendid work in controlling the advance and great dash and vigour in dealing with enemy posts, setting an inspiring example to the men of his Platoon, by brushing aside all opposition and personally killing three of the enemy with the bayonet.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36
Date: 14 March 1919
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