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AINSWORTH, Samuel James
Personal Details
| Service Numbers: | 5026, VX100021, VX1000021, V7553 |
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| Enlisted: | 10 August 1942 |
| Last Rank: | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Last Unit: | 7th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Ballarat, Vic., 17 October 1893 |
| Home Town: | Ballarat, Central Highlands, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | School Teacher |
| Memorials: | Ballarat Avenue of Honour, Ballarat Victoria Street Baptist Church Roll of Honor, St Johns No 36, Yarrowee No 10, Orion No 53 Lodges, Warragul High School Great War Roll of Honour |
Service History
World War 1 Service
| 1 Apr 1916: | Involvement Private, 5026, 7th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '9' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Suffolk embarkation_ship_number: A23 public_note: '' | |
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| 1 Apr 1916: | Embarked Private, 5026, 7th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Suffolk, Melbourne |
World War 2 Service
| 10 Aug 1942: | Enlisted Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Lieutenant Colonel, VX100021 | |
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| Date unknown: | Involvement VX1000021, V7553 |
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Distinguished Conduct Medal
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a runner during an attack. He continually volunteered for the most dangerous work under heavy fire, and was invaluable to his section officer. With one other man he captured a machine gun and seven prisoners and showed splendid courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95
Date: 27 June 1918
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