CHURCHILL, John Archibald Blair
| Service Number: | 166 |
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| Enlisted: | Not yet discovered |
| Last Rank: | Sergeant |
| Last Unit: | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Born: | Charlton, Vic., May 1894 |
| Home Town: | Brunswick West, Moreland, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Watchmaker |
| Memorials: | West Brunswick State School Honour Roll |
World War 1 Service
| 6 Jun 1916: | Involvement Sergeant, 166, 3rd Pioneer Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '5' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Wandilla embarkation_ship_number: A62 public_note: '' | |
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| 6 Jun 1916: | Embarked Sergeant, 166, 3rd Pioneer Battalion, HMAT Wandilla, Melbourne |
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Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He commanded a party during a raid on the enemy trenches, and when his commanding officer was wounded he took charge of the operations and rendered valuable service. After his return to our lines, learning that some men of another party were missing, he organized a party and at once proceeded to the enemy wire. Being attacked on his way by an enemy patrol of double his strength, he succeeded in securing two prisoners and driving the remainder off, finally assisting in bringing the wounded back to our line. His courage and devotion to duty were most exemplary.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150
Date: 24 September 1918