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After two months general training at Blackboy Hill camp, Joseph was allocated to the 1st reinforcement draft for the 12th Battalion, and travelled with them to Egypt. | After two months general training at Blackboy Hill camp, Joseph was allocated to the 1st reinforcement draft for the 12th Battalion, and travelled with them to Egypt. | ||
| − | On 3 Mar 1916 | + | On 3 Mar 1916 at Tel-el-Kebir in Egypt he was transferred briefly to the 52nd Battalion from the 12th Battalion's reinforcement pool, but on 18 Mar 1916 he was again transferred, this time to the 4th Divisions Signal Company with whom he travelled to France. Before leaving Egypt, on 24 May 1916 at Serapeum he was appointed Lance Corporal. |
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| + | On 2 Jun 1916 he embarked on HMT Kinsfawn Castle and promoted Corporal on 29 Jul 1916 in France. The 4th Division's Routine Orders for 16 Nov 1917 notes his receipt of the Military Medal for actions during the Division's period in the front lines at Zonnebeke. | ||
| + | Discharged at 5th Military District on 29 Oct 1919. | ||
==Award Commentary== | ==Award Commentary== | ||
Recommendation date: 29 October 1917 | Recommendation date: 29 October 1917 | ||
Military Medal | Military Medal | ||
| − | 'For extreme bravery and devotion to duty near ZONNEBEKE. Corporal KIDD, on the 17th October, 1917, was carrying important despatches to the Brigades in line. He came under very heavy shell fire as the enemy were shelling ZONNEBEKE Road. After several unsuccessful attempts to get through, Corporal KIDD, who was mounted, proceeded across country which was extremely swampy and shell holed. After being bogged several times, Corporal KIDD abandoned his horse and proceeded on foot and delivered his despatches although Brigade Headquarters was being badly shelled at the time. He left Brigade Headquarters almost immediately, with despatches for Division, and recovering his horse, returned. He showed extreme bravery and persistence in carrying out his duty in the face of most hazardous and difficult conditions. The above programme was almost repeated daily during this Division's tenure of the line. His work during the period was untiring.' | + | 'For extreme bravery and devotion to duty near ZONNEBEKE. Corporal KIDD, on the 17th October, 1917, was carrying important despatches to the Brigades in line. He came under very heavy shell fire as the enemy were shelling ZONNEBEKE Road. After several unsuccessful attempts to get through, Corporal KIDD, who was mounted, proceeded across country which was extremely swampy and shell holed. After being bogged several times, Corporal KIDD abandoned his horse and proceeded on foot and delivered his despatches although Brigade Headquarters was being badly shelled at the time. He left Brigade Headquarters almost immediately, with despatches for Division, and recovering his horse, returned. He showed extreme bravery and persistence in carrying out his duty in the face of most hazardous and difficult conditions. The above programme was almost repeated daily during this Division's tenure of the line. His work during the period was untiring.' E.G. SINCLAIR MACLAGAN; Maj. Gen. Commanding 4th Australian Division. Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95, Date: 27 June 1918; Second Supplement No 30507 to the London Gazette dated 1st February, 1918. |
| − | Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95, Date: 27 June 1918 | ||
==Post War== | ==Post War== | ||
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| Personal Information | |
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| Date of Birth | not known 1894 |
| Place of Birth | Redfern, Sydney, New SOuth Wales |
| Death | 24 Mar 1979, aged 85 |
| Place of Death | Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Age at Enlistment | 21 years, 7 months |
| Occupation | motor mechanic |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Address | Connolly street, West Leederville, Western Australia |
| Next of Kin | Father Mr Harrie Kidd |
| Military Information | |
| Reg Number | 3380 |
| Date of Enlistment | 27 Jul 1915 |
| Rank | Corporal |
| Unit/Formation | 12th Battalion, 11th Reionforcement |
| Date of Embarkation | 1 Nov 1915 - |
| Ship Embarked On | HMAT A24 Benalla |
| Date of Return | 4 Jun 1919 - 15 Jul 1919 |
| Ship Returned On | SS Bremen |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 1914-15 Star British War Medal Victory Medal |
Pre War
Prior to enlisting had been a member of the 30th Signals Company, Engineers.
War Service
After two months general training at Blackboy Hill camp, Joseph was allocated to the 1st reinforcement draft for the 12th Battalion, and travelled with them to Egypt.
On 3 Mar 1916 at Tel-el-Kebir in Egypt he was transferred briefly to the 52nd Battalion from the 12th Battalion's reinforcement pool, but on 18 Mar 1916 he was again transferred, this time to the 4th Divisions Signal Company with whom he travelled to France. Before leaving Egypt, on 24 May 1916 at Serapeum he was appointed Lance Corporal.
On 2 Jun 1916 he embarked on HMT Kinsfawn Castle and promoted Corporal on 29 Jul 1916 in France. The 4th Division's Routine Orders for 16 Nov 1917 notes his receipt of the Military Medal for actions during the Division's period in the front lines at Zonnebeke.
Discharged at 5th Military District on 29 Oct 1919.
Award Commentary
Recommendation date: 29 October 1917 Military Medal
'For extreme bravery and devotion to duty near ZONNEBEKE. Corporal KIDD, on the 17th October, 1917, was carrying important despatches to the Brigades in line. He came under very heavy shell fire as the enemy were shelling ZONNEBEKE Road. After several unsuccessful attempts to get through, Corporal KIDD, who was mounted, proceeded across country which was extremely swampy and shell holed. After being bogged several times, Corporal KIDD abandoned his horse and proceeded on foot and delivered his despatches although Brigade Headquarters was being badly shelled at the time. He left Brigade Headquarters almost immediately, with despatches for Division, and recovering his horse, returned. He showed extreme bravery and persistence in carrying out his duty in the face of most hazardous and difficult conditions. The above programme was almost repeated daily during this Division's tenure of the line. His work during the period was untiring.' E.G. SINCLAIR MACLAGAN; Maj. Gen. Commanding 4th Australian Division. Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95, Date: 27 June 1918; Second Supplement No 30507 to the London Gazette dated 1st February, 1918.
Post War
Notes
Included on the Mundijong Primary School Honour Roll
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