James Herbert CHILD

CHILD, James Herbert

Service Number: 524
Enlisted: 23 February 1915, Melbourne, Vic.
Last Rank: Private
Last Unit: 23rd Infantry Battalion
Born: Folkestone, Kent, England, 1895
Home Town: Portarlington, Greater Geelong, Victoria
Schooling: Parochial School, Deal, Kent, England
Occupation: Farmer
Died: Killed in Action, France, 30 December 1916
Cemetery: Guards Cemetery, Lesboeufs, Picardie
IX C 2,
Memorials: Australian War Memorial Roll of Honour
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Biography contributed by Faithe Jones

Son of John and Kate CHILD, 40 Odo Road, Dover, England. 

Military Medal


For conspicuously gallant conduct as messenger between Battalion Headquarters and the Companies under heavy fire. (Pozieres).
Recommendation date: 9 August 1916
 

Military Medal


For gallantry as battalion runner at all times, also valuable services as guide. (Pozieres).
Recommendation date: 15 September 1916