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COURTNEY, RICHARD EDMOND. 1889.
M.C.E.G.S.; Trinity; B.A., LL.B.; C.O. successively of Senior Cadets, Victoria Rifles, and 57th (Albert Park) Btn.; V.D.
15.9.14; sailed 22.12.14, Lieut.-Col., C.O. 14th Btn.; Gallipoli; Sir Ian Hamilton's Despatches 5.11.15; C.B. 8.11.15; invalided to England and placed in charge Weymouth B.D.; returned and appointment
terminated 22.5.16; A Commandant (T Col.) for W.A. 10.6.16 to 15.2.19; afterwards Chief Clerk Vic. Branch Repatn. Department. Died as result of Gallipoli hardships 21st October 1919