ROCHFORD, John
| Service Number: | 2493 |
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| Enlisted: | Not yet discovered |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 52nd Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Maryborough, Qld., date not yet discovered |
| Home Town: | Not yet discovered |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Timber Cutter |
| Memorials: | Maryborough City Hall Honour Roll |
World War 1 Service
| 19 Sep 1916: | Involvement Private, 2493, 52nd Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '19' embarkation_place: Brisbane embarkation_ship: HMAT Seang Choon embarkation_ship_number: A49 public_note: '' | |
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| 19 Sep 1916: | Embarked Private, 2493, 52nd Infantry Battalion, HMAT Seang Choon, Brisbane |
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Military Medal
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the advance near LE VERQUIER on the 18th September, 1918. Private ROCHFORD on reaching the Objective organised the remnants of the section and pushed forward to a position overlooking a sunken road. here he noticed a strong party of the enemy being re-organised by their Officers. At great personal risk he moved his gun into a position and opened fire on the enemy, causing heavy casualties and crushing the counter attack. His prompt action undoubtedly prevented further fighting and allowed his Company to consolidate. He set a fine example of courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115
Date: 10 October 1919