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MALY, John
| Service Number: | 132 |
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| Enlisted: | Not yet discovered |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 27th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Adelaide, South Australia, 2 September 1897 |
| Home Town: | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Turner and Fitter |
| Died: | Sickness and injury , Adelaide, SA, 1924 |
| Cemetery: | Not yet discovered |
| Memorials: | Somerton Park Sacred Heart College Men of "The Marist Brothers Old Scholars Association" Honor Roll WW1 |
World War 1 Service
| 31 May 1915: | Involvement Private, 132, 27th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '15' embarkation_place: Adelaide embarkation_ship: HMAT Geelong embarkation_ship_number: A2 public_note: '' | |
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| 31 May 1915: | Embarked Private, 132, 27th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Geelong, Adelaide | |
| 10 Aug 1918: | Wounded AIF WW1, 132, 27th Infantry Battalion, Wounded in action | |
| 17 Aug 1918: | Transferred AIF WW1, 27th Infantry Battalion, Transferred to Belgium | |
| 28 Mar 1919: | Discharged AIF WW1, 132, 27th Infantry Battalion, Returned to Australia |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by St Ignatius' College
John Maly was a soldier from World War 1, he was born on the 2nd of September, 1897. He grew up in Kensington road, Norwood, Adelaide, South Australia. He was a part of Roman Catholic which seems to be common back in the 1900's. Maly worked as a turner and fitter as his occupation before his enlistment. Later Maly has nominated himself in the Australian force, but before that he had to pass a variety of tests. He certainly successfully passed the examine as his weight, eye sight, healthy organs, free use of his limbs and joints, the medical officer has considered him fit for service.
Maly soon received his service number, rank and unit in the nominal roll for his position in the army. His service number was 132, rank was private infantry and the unit was 27th of battalion. After two month spending two-month training in Egypt, he landed at Gallipoli on 12th of September. Without any doubt he was recommended for a Belgian Croix de Guerre by one of the officers for his bravery displayed on the battle field on the 29th of November 1916. "Displayed great courage and devotion to duty as a runner, his work being particularly dangerous and arduous between 4th and 18th November 1916."
Although it participated in minor attacks during the German withdrawal to the Hindenburg Line in early 1917, the 27th Battalion did not carry out a major attack again until 20 September 1917. On this occasion, it was part of the 2nd Division's first wave at the battle of Menin Road. Victory was followed up with the capture of Broodseinde Ridge on 4th October, in which the 27th Battalion also played a role.
Like most AIF battalions, the 27th fought to turn back the German spring offensive in April 1918, and later in the year participated in a string of offensive battles as Germany was pushed ever closer to defeat. It attacked around Morlancourt on the night of 10 June; acted in a supporting role during the battle of Hamel on 4 July; and was in the first wave at the battle of Amiens on 8 August. On 8 August, the battalion captured 9 artillery pieces, 25 machine guns and over 200 prisoners. Unfortunately, Maly was wounded from this battle, he had series of injuries on his arm.
He was then sent off to England on the 17th of August, 1917. He then arrived at England on the 7th of September, 1917. Maly was awarded the "Croix de Guerre "for his sacrifice and bravery performance on the battle field in Belgium, England.
On the 21th of February, 1919, John was told to return back to Australia. He landed in Australia on the 28th of March, 1919.
In conclusion, John Maly was a great soldier who put in a lot of distribution in the war, he's proud of his country. He died in 1924 at the age of 27 from an unknown sickness.
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