Samuel James AINSWORTH

AINSWORTH, Samuel James

Service Numbers: 5026, VX100021, VX1000021, V7553
Enlisted: 10 August 1942
Last Rank: Lieutenant Colonel
Last Unit: 7th Infantry Battalion
Born: Ballarat, Vic., 17 October 1893
Home Town: Ballarat, Central Highlands, Victoria
Schooling: Not yet discovered
Occupation: School Teacher
Memorials: Ballarat Avenue of Honour, Ballarat Victoria Street Baptist Church Roll of Honor, St Johns No 36, Yarrowee No 10, Orion No 53 Lodges
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World War 1 Service

1 Apr 1916: Involvement Private, 5026, 7th Infantry Battalion, --- :embarkation_roll: roll_number: '9' embarkation_place: Melbourne embarkation_ship: HMAT Suffolk embarkation_ship_number: A23 public_note: ''
1 Apr 1916: Embarked Private, 5026, 7th Infantry Battalion, HMAT Suffolk, Melbourne

World War 2 Service

10 Aug 1942: Enlisted Australian Military Forces (Army WW2), Lieutenant Colonel, VX100021
Date unknown: Involvement VX1000021, V7553

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Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a runner during an attack. He continually volunteered for the most dangerous work under heavy fire, and was invaluable to his section officer. With one other man he captured a machine gun and seven prisoners and showed splendid courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95
Date: 27 June 1918