Loxton, Merlin Forster

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M.C., Arts II : Captain, 114th Battery, R.F.A., B.E.F., France. Sailing for England 4th April, 1915, was commissioned 5th June to Special Reserve of Officers and later gazetted lieutenant 114th Battery. Crossing to France in September, served at Loos, Somme, Mont Kemmel, Ypres and Loos, being wounded at Wystchaete in 1917. Promoted captain early in 1918 and appointed to command the battery. Awarded M.C. and Mentioned in Despatches thrice. Early education at Barker College.

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1895

Loxton M.F. : Life.Birth 7 Jun 1895
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Early education at Barker College, Hornsby, NSW, Australia
1914

Tertiary education at University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia 1914
1917

Harwood, Horace Barclay
1923

Tertiary education at University of Sydney, Camperdown, NSW, Australia 1923
1923

Barrister at Sydney -- NSW, Australia 1923
1923

Admitted to the Bar 10 May 1923
1935

Barrister at University Chambers, Martin Place -- Sydney, NSW, Australia 1935
1953

Took silk 24 Jun 1953 at Sydney [ NSW Australia ]
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Military award: M.C. Military Cross on
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Military award: Mentioned in Despatches on
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Enlisted
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Military service as Captain at France --, France

Gender

Male

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