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Delaney William Charles

Born 1882 New Town Tasmania the son of William and Mary Elizabeth Delaney (nee Booth) a labourer he enlisted and embarked Sydney 4^th May 1916 on board “HMAT Marathon” with the 33^rd Infantry Battalion. 

He was killed in action 30^th September 1917 in Belgium and is commemorated on the Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres, West-Vlaanderen, Belgium 

Military Medal

At MESSINES on July 15th 1917, for conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. Under a continous heavy barrage Private Delaney attended to many of our wounded and carried them to the Regimental Aid Post in full view of the enemy. Casualties that occurred in his sector could not be evacuated expeditiously through our trenches and this gallant man repeatedly carried them overland, absolutely regardless of all personal danger. During the period from July 11th to 17th he worked continuously and although badly shaken he refused to rest.

By his untiring efforts and gallantry he undoubtedly saved the lives of several of his comrades his splendid devotion to duty together with his cheerful readiness greatly inspired the whole Battalion. Private Delaney accompanied two of our raids and did excellent work in the battle of MESSINES, also he displayed great courage and devotion to duty and worked without relief for the 96 hours we were in the line.

London Gazette 17th July 1917. Page 9613 Position 10.

Commonwealth of Australia Gazette 24th of January 1918. Page 83 Position 5.

                 Photo Courtesy Robyn Parker

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