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DOWNES, Rupert Frederick Arding
Personal Details
Service Numbers: | 21214, Commissioned Officer |
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Enlisted: | 30 September 1915, 11th Reinforcements Liverpool, New South Wales |
Last Rank: | Lieutenant |
Last Unit: | 29th Infantry Brigade 2/AIF |
Born: | Camden, New South Wales, 23 January 1886 |
Home Town: | Camden, Camden, New South Wales |
Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
Occupation: | Orchardist |
Died: | Natural causes, Camden, New South Wales, 24 December 1954, aged 68 years |
Cemetery: |
Cobbitty Anglican Church Cemetery |
Memorials: | Brisbane 450 Squadron R.A.A.F. Roll of Honour |
Service History
World War 1 Service
30 Sep 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 21214, 29th Infantry Battalion, 11th Reinforcements Liverpool, New South Wales | |
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3 Nov 1916: | Embarked AIF WW1, Second Lieutenant, Commissioned Officer, 29th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '16' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: HMAT Afric embarkation_ship_number: A19 public_note: '' | |
28 May 1917: | Promoted AIF WW1, Lieutenant, 29th Infantry Battalion | |
28 Jul 1918: | Honoured Military Cross, "Peaceful Penetration - Low-Cost, High-Gain Tactics on the Western Front", For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon with great determination during an attack, capturing the objective, and passing 300 yards beyond it. He eventually withdrew from this advanced position (as it interfered with our protective barrage) after having repelled an enemy counter attack with great loss. When his company commander was 'missing' he took command and re-organized the defence. He set a splendid example of determination and resource.' | |
8 Aug 1918: | Involvement AIF WW1, Lieutenant, Commissioned Officer, 29th Infantry Brigade 2/AIF, "The Last Hundred Days" | |
8 Aug 1918: | Involvement AIF WW1, Lieutenant, 29th Infantry Battalion, The Battle of Amiens |
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