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Born: 23 August 1892

Died: 19 January 1945

Enlisted in the AIF in January 1916.  He served with the 13th Battalion from 25 August 1916.  On 30 August 1916 he was incorrectly reported as wounded and missing.  It turned out that he had been hospitalised suffering from exhaustion and exposure.  He made a quick recovery and resumed duties about a week later.

He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.  The recommendation reads:

"(Cpl Robert George William Hill) is a Company Clerk whose consistent good work and devotion to duty are worthy of the highest praise.

During the period February to September, 1918, he has been of the utmost assistance to his Company Commander, both in and out of the line.

He is a soldier whose cheerful bearing is an example to all."

He returned to Australia in June 1919 and was discharged in August 1919.  [JSB]

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