LIVOCK, Ernest John
| Service Number: | 1502A |
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| Enlisted: | Not yet discovered |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 24th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Casterton, Vic., 1895 |
| Home Town: | Casterton, Glenelg, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Dental Mechanic |
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World War 1 Service
| 25 Jun 1915: | Involvement Private, 1502A, 24th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '14' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Ceramic embarkation_ship_number: A40 public_note: '' | |
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| 25 Jun 1915: | Embarked Private, 1502A, 24th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Ceramic, Melbourne |
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Military Medal
'Near BAPAUME on the night 15/16th March, took command of the platoon when his officer was wounded, and led them with courage and judgment against an enemy strong post. The platoon was under heavy fire from three points but the Sergeant managed to get his officer and some wounded men back, and continued the attack. He displayed throughout remarkable coolness and fine qualities of leadership.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 140
Date: 27 August 1917
MEDAL WON IN RAID
When his superior officer and several men were wounded, Staff-Sergeant E. J. Livock rallied a raiding party and rescued a comrade. For this feat he has been awarded the Military Medal.
Writing to his parents, Mr and Mrs G. Livock, of Casterton, he describes the incident as follows:— '
"On the night of March 16 a party, consisting, of one officer, two sergeants and 20 men, was sent out to bomb a strong post. We crawled to within 60 yards of the enemy trenches, when a flare was sent up, and we were discovered. Their machine guns opened
fire, killed one man and wounded the other sergeant, a corporal and five men. I was left in charge. Gathering the remaining men together, I carried on the good work. After finishing our job, we brought in the wound ed sergeant. I have been awarded the Military Medal."
Staff-Sergeant Livock is 22 years of age, and has been on service for more than two years. A brother is also with the forces.
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