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M Purser

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Given name
Muir
Family name
Purser
Additional information
Gender
Male
Rank (legacy)
Lieutenant-Colonel
Unit at embarkation
30th Battalion, C Company
Service (legacy)
AIF
Conflicts
World War I
Fate
Returned to Australia 13 March 1918
Decorations (legacy)
Distinguished Service Order
Veteran Notes/Bio

No service number listed.

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was ordered at very short notice to take part in an attack with his battalion on the following morning. Notwithstanding the limited time available he made all the necessary arrangements, and led his battalion through a heavy barrage to the assembly position. In the attack he overcame all resistance by assaulting numerous strong points and capturing large numbers of prisoners. After the final objective was captured he was instrumental in repulsing with heavy loss several enemy counter attacks. He set a splendid example of courage and determination to his battalion.'

Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137

Date: 30 August 1918

Date of death: 14 October 1970

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