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We remember Walter Anthony Ayling
We remember Walter Anthony Ayling
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1914
enlistment
Helena Vale WA
Australia
Source:9025623
17th August 1914
1914
service
Australian Imperial Force
Serjeant
189
Australian Infantry
11th (West Australian) Battalion
Source:9025623
2nd November 1914 - 29th July 1915
1915
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9025622
3rd June 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9025623
3rd June 1915
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5173690
marriage
Beache Pearl Ayling
Source:9025626
service
Australian Imperial Force
Lieutenant
Australian Infantry
Source:9025626
sibling
William
Source:9025624
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter Anthony |
| Initials | WA |
| Last Name | Ayling, |
| Source | 9025626 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | Australian Infantry | Lieutenant | |||
| Australian Imperial Force | 189 | Australian Infantry | 11th (West Australian) Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DCM | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beache Pearl Ayling | wife |
Media
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Distinguished Conduct MedalDistinguished Conduct Medal, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Walter Ayling.
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Vincent96527
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| First Australian Imperial Force Personnel Dossier Index 1914-1968 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Research Centre at the Australian War Memorial | Janet97185 | |
| Research Centre at the Australian War Memorial | Janet97185 | |
| Australian Commonwealth Military Forces | Deborah102878 | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Vincent96527 |
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We remember Walter Anthony Ayling
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