Volunteers of Essendon and Flemington, 1914-1918
Tuckett B H Pte 6405 Bertie Hector 24 Inf Bn 25 Labourer Single C of E
Address: Kensington, Pridham St, 18
Next of Kin: Tuckett, Thomas, father, 18 Pridham St, Kensington
Enlisted: 16 Oct 1916
Embarked: A20 Hororata 23 Nov 1916
Awards: Military Medals
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Pte Bertie Tuckett, 24 Bn, 13 Sep 1918.
This man acted as Stretcher Bearer through-out the attack on MT ST QUENTIN near PERONNE, on 1st Sept 1918, and displayed a courage and devotion to duty, which were of the highest order.
Undeterred by incessant machine gun and shell fire he continued his work of rescuing the wounded, and he worked unremittingly until every casualty was removed from the field.
During the operation his Coy's trench was heavily shelled by "5.9's" and among the casualties were two wounded men, who had been buried. Though the bombardment still continued Tuckett without hesitation worked and dug these men out, tended their wounds, and carried them back to safety.
His utter disregard of danger was instrumental in saving the lives of many of his comrades.
Recommendation for Military Medal. http://static.awm.gov.au/images/collection/pdf/RCDIG1068292--134-.PDF
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Relatives on Active Service
Tuckett-A-P-Pte-6406 brother
Tuckett-C-E--A-g-Sgt-2383 brother
War Service Commemorated
Essendon Gazette Roll of Honour With the Colours
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