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Soldier Summary

William John Robinson

Military History

Rank: Sergeant

Unit: Australia. Australian Army. Australian Imperial Force (1914-1921).

Serial Number: 1006 (AIF); 133001 (British Army)

Medals Awarded
  • Distinguished Conduct Medal (D.C.M.)[1]
Notes

Occupation: police constable. Served in AIF 11th Battalion and 45th Battalion Royal Fusiliers.

Events
EventDatePlaceDetails
Residence[1]Lame, Ireland
Prisoner of war[1]07/1917Germany
Won Distinguished Conduct Medal [1]Russia
Enlisted[1]08/22/1914
Served at Gallipoli[1]1915-1916
Birth1887 (?)
Sources

[1]Anzacs in Arkhangel: the untold story of Australia and the invasion of Russia, 1918-19