GILLETT, Frank
| Service Number: | 445 |
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| Enlisted: | 1 January 1916 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 44th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | West Perth, WA, 1896 |
| Home Town: | Perth, Western Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Labourer |
| Died: | Safety Bay, WA, 17 October 1984, cause of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Karrakatta Cemetery & Crematorium, Western Australia Anglican JA 0324 |
| Memorials: |
World War 1 Service
| 1 Jan 1916: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 445, 44th Infantry Battalion | |
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| 6 Jun 1916: | Involvement Private, 445, 44th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '18' embarkation_place: Fremantle embarkation_ship: HMAT Suevic embarkation_ship_number: A29 public_note: '' | |
| 6 Jun 1916: | Embarked Private, 445, 44th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Suevic, Fremantle |
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Military Medal
'On 29th September, 1918, in the HINDENBURG LINE, he led a bombing attack against the enemy and succeeded in capturing a considerable length of trench in spite of strong enemy resistance. He has always proved to be a capable Non Commissioned Officer showing great initiative and personal bravery and has been a splendid example to the men in his Company. On the 25th August, 1918, near CYLON WOOD, he went forward in broad daylight with two others and assisted in the capture of 37 prisoners. This Non Commissioned Officer has been with the Battalion since it first landed in France, and has taken part in all its operations except during a period from 1st October, 1917 to 28th February 1918, showing coolness and courage throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135
Date: 11 December 1919
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