Norman Montague BROOKE DCM

BROOKE, Norman Montague

Service Numbers: 4376, 133029
Enlisted: 26 October 1916
Last Rank: Private
Last Unit: 1st Pioneer Battalion
Born: Not yet discovered
Home Town: Melbourne, Melbourne, Victoria
Schooling: Not yet discovered
Occupation: Plumber
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World War 1 Service

26 Oct 1916: Enlisted AIF WW1
21 Jun 1917: Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 4376, 1st Pioneer Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '4' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Suevic embarkation_ship_number: A29 public_note: ''
21 Jun 1917: Embarked AIF WW1, Private, 4376, 1st Pioneer Battalion, HMAT Suevic, Melbourne
Date unknown: Involvement AIF WW1, Private, 133029, 45th Battalion Royal Fusiliers, North Russia 1918-19

Distinguished Conduct Medal Citation

During the attack on Kochamika and Sludka, 10 August, 1919, he showed great gallantry and skill in ascertaining the enemy's positions, and, under heavy fire, came back with reliable information, enabling his platoon to advance without casualties. He materially contributed to the success of a difficult operation.

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