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KITCHING, Henry
Personal Details
| Service Number: | 806 |
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| Enlisted: | Not yet discovered |
| Last Rank: | Corporal |
| Last Unit: | 33rd Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Lancashire, England, September 1887 |
| Home Town: | Myall Creek, Inverell, New South Wales |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | Farmer |
| Memorials: | Delungra ANZAC Park |
Service History
World War 1 Service
| 4 May 1916: | Involvement Corporal, 806, 33rd Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '17' embarkation_place: Sydney embarkation_ship: HMAT Marathon embarkation_ship_number: A74 public_note: '' | |
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| 4 May 1916: | Embarked Corporal, 806, 33rd Infantry Battalion, HMAT Marathon, Sydney |
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Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. In face of heavy machine gun and rifle fire, he led his platoon forward with great dash, getting the enemy on the run, and continuing his advance in spite of casualties. He consolidated a strong point, and, though both his flanks were exposed, he remained firm until other troops came up. He was wounded in the next during the advance, but refused to be evacuated until relieved. Throughout he displayed the greatest determination, excellent leadership, and splendid courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919