BURNITT, Lionel William
| Service Number: | 997 |
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| Enlisted: | Not yet discovered |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 4th Field Ambulance |
| Born: | Newcastle, New South Wales, Australia, 1892 |
| Home Town: | Hamilton, Newcastle, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Carpenter |
| Memorials: | Hamilton Superior Public School Roll of Honour, Newcastle East Hamilton Municipal District Roll of Honor |
World War 1 Service
| 22 Dec 1914: | Involvement Private, 997, 4th Field Ambulance, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '22' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Berrima embarkation_ship_number: A35 public_note: '' | |
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| 22 Dec 1914: | Embarked Private, 997, 4th Field Ambulance, HMAT Berrima, Melbourne |
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Distinguished Conduct Medal
'From 25th April to 5th May, 1915, during operations near Gaba Tepe, for exceptionally gallant work and devotion to duty under heavy fire.'
Source: 'London Gazette' No. 6542
Date: 3 July 1915
Military Medal
'From 9th to 11th June, 1917, during operations East of Messines, this man took charge of "A" Section of Bearers after his Sergeant had been wounded. he organised his bearers with conspicuous ability and showed utter disregard of personal danger while working over an area subjected to the most intense shell fire. On one occasion he went back through an Artillery barrage to bring in a wounded comrade. By his coolness and confidence he gave courage to the men working under him. This soldier was awarded the D.C.M. for gallant conduct during the Gallipoli campaign.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917