BAZLEY, Robert Kenneth
| Service Numbers: | 796, V82418, 250905 |
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| Enlisted: | 29 January 1915 |
| Last Rank: | Sergeant |
| Last Unit: | 24th Infantry Battalion |
| Born: | Leongatha, Vic., 16 June 1894 |
| Home Town: | Ardmona, Greater Shepparton, Victoria |
| Schooling: | Not yet discovered |
| Occupation: | State School Teacher / Orchardist |
| Died: | 29 May 1964, aged 69 years, cause of death not yet discovered, place of death not yet discovered |
| Cemetery: |
Coburg Pine Ridge Cemetery, Victoria, Australia Other Denominations Lawn, Section A1, Grave 10 |
| Memorials: | Loch State School No 2912 Roll of Honor, Mooroopna & Ardmona District Memorial Panels, Mooroopna War Memorial, Warracknabeal Ailsa & District Honour Roll, Yapeen State School No. 1903 Great European War Roll of Honor |
World War 1 Service
| 29 Jan 1915: | Enlisted AIF WW1, Sergeant, 21st Infantry Battalion | |
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| 10 May 1915: | Embarked Sergeant, 796, 24th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Ulysses, Melbourne | |
| 10 May 1915: | Involvement Sergeant, 796, 24th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '13' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Ulysses embarkation_ship_number: A38 public_note: '' |
World War 2 Service
| 26 Dec 1939: | Enlisted V82418 | |
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| Date unknown: | Discharged V82418 | |
| Date unknown: | Enlisted Royal Australian Air Force, Wing Commander, 250905 |
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Add my storyBiography contributed by Faithe Jones
Son of Mrs M. Bazley, Commercial Hotel, Maroopna, Queensland
Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as liaison officer with the flanking battalion. When his runners became casualties he continually passed through the enemy barrage himself and brought back valuable information. Later, he reconnoitred the jumping-off trench in daylight, and led the attacking troops into position. After the attack he again reconnoitred our new positions and led the relieving battalion to their line.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 137
Date: 30 August 1919
Bar to Military Cross
'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attack on a village, this officer was at the forward report centre. On receipt of orders for mopping up of the village, he went forward and assisted the two companies in their organization for that purpose. Several times during the day he went forward to collect information, and brought back accurate reports to his commanding officer. Later he helped the companies by laying out a tape for their digging in. Throughout the operations his assistance was invaluable and was largely responsible for its successful issue.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 15
Date: 4 February 1919
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