Roger DOUGLAS MC, DCM

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Service Number:	816
Enlisted:	11 May 1915
Last Rank:	Lieutenant
Last Unit:	Australian Flying Corps (AFC)
Born:	Charters Towers, Queensland, Australia, date not yet discovered
Home Town:	Not yet discovered
Schooling:	Not yet discovered
Occupation:	Printer
Died:	Aeroplane Accident, Surbiton, England, 13 November 1919, age not yet discovered
Cemetery:	Brookwood Military Cemetery, Pirbright, Surrey, England, United Kingdom Section IV, Row H, Grave 1
Memorials:	Charters Towers Boys Central School Great War Honor Board

11 May 1915:	Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 816, 25th Infantry Battalion
11 May 1915:	Enlisted AIF WW1, Private, 816, 25th Infantry Battalion
29 Jun 1915:	Involvement Private, 816, 25th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '15' embarkation_place: Brisbane embarkation_ship: HMAT Aeneas embarkation_ship_number: A60 public_note: ''
29 Jun 1915:	Embarked Private, 816, 25th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Aeneas, Brisbane
20 Sep 1915:	Promoted AIF WW1, Sergeant
3 Mar 1916:	Transferred AIF WW1, 7th Machine Gun Company
16 Mar 1916:	Promoted AIF WW1, Second Lieutenant
2 Sep 1916:	Honoured Distinguished Conduct Medal, Battle for Pozières , For services rendered during fighting at Poziers "For conspicuous gallantry in action. He rallied part of the infantry and guided them over the captured positions under heavy fire when they were without leaders and disorganized. He helped to repel counter-attacks."
25 Nov 1916:	Promoted AIF WW1, Lieutenant
1 Dec 1917:	Transferred AIF WW1, Australian Flying Corps (AFC)
1 Jan 1918:	Honoured Military Cross, Mc awarded for conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. "This officer took his machine gun section over with the attacking infantry and had them in position in a very short space of time. He selected excellent defensive positions. He was absolutely fearless and set a splendid example to all the men around him. His conduct cannot be too highly commended."
13 Nov 1919:	Involvement AIF WW1, Lieutenant, Australian Flying Corps (AFC)

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