MAYER, Carl Herman
| Service Number: | 3409 |
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| Enlisted: | Not yet discovered |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 14th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Collingwood, Vic., 1884 |
| Home Town: | South Melbourne, Port Phillip, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Butcher |
| Died: | 17 June 1951, cause of death not yet discovered, place of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Springvale Botanical Cemetery, Melbourne Pittosporum, Wall 2A, Niche 520 |
| Memorials: |
World War 1 Service
| 11 Oct 1915: | Involvement Private, 3409, 14th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '11' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Nestor embarkation_ship_number: A71 public_note: '' | |
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| 11 Oct 1915: | Embarked Private, 3409, 14th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Nestor, Melbourne |
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Distinguished Conduct Medal
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rendered invaluable assistance during a reconnaissance of the enemy's position. On another occasion, although severely wounded, he led his men in the most gallant manner.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169
Date: 4 October 1917
Victorian Lad wins D.C.M.
Mrs. J. Shingler, of 154 Tinning street, East Brunswick, has been officially notified that her brother, No. 3409, Sergeant C. H. Mayer, has been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was previously mentioned in despatches. Sergeant Meyer enlisted in June 1916, and left with the 11th Reinforcements of the 14th Battalion. He served continuously till April 11, 1917 when he was severely wounded. His only brother, Private E. Mayer, was killed in action on August 14, 1915.
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