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CHILD, James Herbert
Step 1: Personal Details
Service Number: | 524 |
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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 |
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