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KING, James Henry Steele
Personal Details
| Service Number: | 645 |
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| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 7th Infantry Battalion |
| Home Town: | Kyneton, Macedon Ranges, Victoria |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Memorials: | Kyneton Honour Roll |
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World War 1 Service
| 19 Oct 1914: | Involvement Private, 645, 7th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '9' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Hororata embarkation_ship_number: A20 public_note: '' | |
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| 19 Oct 1914: | Embarked Private, 645, 7th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Hororata, Melbourne | |
| 27 Jun 1918: | Honoured Military Medal, 'On 12th October 1917, East of YPRES, he displayed conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty in action. This N.C.O. led a Platoon with great courage and ability. Under very heavy enemy shell and Machine Gun fire, he set a fine example to his men and inspired them all.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: 27 June 1918 |
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