Albert Henry Arthur RUGE

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RUGE, Albert Henry Arthur

Service Number:	6612
Enlisted:	15 August 1916, Place of Enlistment, Brisbane Queensland.
Last Rank:	Corporal
Last Unit:	26th Infantry Battalion
Born:	Normanton Queensland Australia , 1 March 1892
Home Town:	Brisbane, Brisbane, Queensland
Schooling:	Not yet discovered
Occupation:	School Teacher
Died:	Dallarnil, North Burnett Region, Queensland , 29 March 1974, aged 82 years, cause of death not yet discovered
Cemetery:	Not yet discovered
Memorials:	Normanton Carpentaria Shire Roll of Honour, Wondai Shire Honour Roll WW1

World War 1 Service

15 Aug 1916:	Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 6612, 26th Infantry Battalion, Place of Enlistment, Brisbane Queensland.
7 Feb 1917:	Involvement Private, 6612, 26th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '15' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: HMAT Wiltshire embarkation_ship_number: A18 public_note: ''
7 Feb 1917:	Embarked Private, 6612, 26th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Wiltshire, Sydney
3 Dec 1917:	Promoted Lance Corporal
10 Feb 1918:	Promoted Corporal
8 Aug 1918:	Wounded 6612
14 Oct 1919:	Involvement AIF WW1, Corporal

Distinguished Conduct Medal

Distinguished Conduct Medal 'He was in charge of a section during the attack on the Beaurevoir system, near Peronne, on 3 October, 1918. On passing through the first objective, both his platoon officer and sergeant became casualties. He immediately took command and re-organized the platoon, continuing the advance to our position east of Vellevue Farm, and consolidated. When the enemy forced an entry into the farm, and our right flank was exposed, he withdrew to the line behind the farm, and, by his sections mutually supporting one another, he was enabled to occupy the new line with a minimum of casualties and without disorder. He displayed great gallantry and ability throughout.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 20 Date: 19 February 1920. By Gary Parsons, researcher 26th Battalion. Submitted by Lyn Turner.

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