Volunteers of Essendon and Flemington, 1914-1918

Caird V R    Pte    61    Vere Robert       39 Inf Bn   23    Fitter & turner    Single    C of E        

Address:    Flemington, Kent St, 77    

Next of Kin:    Caird, John, father, 77 Kent St, Flemington    

Enlisted:    1 Feb 1916        

Embarked:   A11 Ascanius 27 May 1916 

Awards:  MSM

Relatives on Active Service:

Caird I Gunner 33418 brother

War Service Commemorated

Essendon Gazette Roll of Honour With the Colours   

Awards:

British War Medal

Victory Medal

Meritorious Service Medal

"10th Australian Light Trench Mortar Btty.  Corporal (Lance Sergeant) Vere Robert CAIRD.  This NCO has acted as Battery Clerk since his unit was formed.  His conspicuous good work as such, and his devotion to duty has always been admirable and has set a very fine example to the men who have come under his administration.  He has not left the Battery since its being formed.  His service as clerk has helped in  a very great degree to the good working of the Battery.  (Sgd)  J G  Major General  GOC Third Australian Division.  Recommended by J E Chord, Lieut-Col Commanding 10th Australian Infantry Brigade".(B2455 NAA)

Date of recommendation 24 Dec 1918  (AWM)