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Three Australian soldier in France 1918

            Written on reverse:
France 13/8/18
Dear Cousin
Just a few lines to let you know that I am still keeping in the very best of health. And I hope this card will find you the same. This a photo of a few of my mates and myself. They are not too good. I am the smallest of the lot so you will have no trouble of picking me out.
We are having splendid weather over here lately. Well Dear Gal I have very little news so I will draw to a close wishing you the very best of health and prosperity.
I remain
Your Loving Cousin
373 Cpl L Broadhead
1st Aust Tunn Coy
A I Forces
France

Regimental number - 373
Place of birth - Newcastle, New South Wales
Religion - Church of England
Occupation - Miner
Address - Newcastle, New South Wales
Marital status - Single
Age at embarkation - 25
Next of kin - mother,, Mrs Ada Broadhead, Young Street Lambton, New South Wales
Enlistment date - 30 November 1915
Rank on enlistment - Sapper
Unit name - Mining Corps 1, Company 1
Embarkation details - Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on 20 February 1916
Rank from Nominal Roll - Sergeant
Unit from Nominal Roll - 1st Tunnelling Company
Fate - Returned to Australia 20 April 1919
Medals - 
Distinguished Conduct Medal
'For gallantry and devotion to duty for nearly three years, notably during the operations commencing 29 September, 1918, when employed on road construction and bridge building under heavy shell fire. He personally unloaded a very dangerous mine at Avesnes-Sans du Nord, and set a fine example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42
Date: 20 May 1920 
   

Taken on: November 7, 2025

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Sets appears in: • World War 1 (1914 - 1918) - album one

Groups appears in: • Trove: Australia in Pictures

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