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MEEK, Joseph
Personal Details
| Service Number: | 3085 |
|---|---|
| Enlisted: | 6 July 1915 |
| Last Rank: | Private |
| Last Unit: | 13th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | West Maitland, NSW, 1889 |
| Home Town: | Werris Creek, Liverpool Plains, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Loco Driver |
| Died: | Killed in Action, France, 17 August 1918 |
| Cemetery: |
Heath Cemetery, Picardie VI I 20, Heath Cemetery, Harbonnieres, Picardie, France |
| Memorials: | Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour, Bolwarra Public School Memorial Tablet, Bolwarra War Memorial, Haymarket NSW Government Railway and Tramway Honour Board, Murrurundi Bowls Club Roll of Honour |
Service History
World War 1 Service
| 6 Jul 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, 3085 | |
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| 6 Sep 1915: | Involvement Private, 3085, 13th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '11' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: HMAT Ballarat embarkation_ship_number: A70 public_note: '' | |
| 6 Sep 1915: | Embarked Private, 3085, 13th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Ballarat, Sydney |
Personal Stories
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Sharyn Roberts
Son of Frank and Mary Jane MEEK, 59 Parallel Street, West Maitland, New South Wales
Distinguished Conduct Medal
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack. Before the furthest objective was reached the majority of his officers had become casualties. He was of the greatest assistance to the remaining offic ers in holding the company together and during consolidation. Owing to his coolness and energy the company were fully prepared for enemy counter attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31
Date: 4 March 1919