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Sing, William Edward (Billy) "The Assassin"

    Date of birth:
    March 2nd, 1886 (Clermont/Queensland, Australia)
    Date of death:
    May 19th, 1943 (Brisbane/Queensland, Australia)
    Service number:
    355A
    Nationality:
    Australian

    Biography

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    Period:
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Unit:
    5th Light Horse Regiment, 2nd Light Horse Brigade, ANZAC Mounted Division, Australian Military Forces
    Awarded on:
    February 1916
    Mentioned in Dispatches
    Period:
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Unit:
    5th Light Horse Regiment, 2nd Light Horse Brigade, ANZAC Mounted Division, Australian Military Forces
    Awarded on:
    March 10th, 1916
    Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
    Period:
    First World War (1914-1918)
    Rank:
    Private
    Unit:
    31st Australian Infantry Battalion, 11th Australian Brigade, 2nd Australian Division, Australian Military Forces
    Awarded on:
    July 12th, 1918
    Croix de Guerre 1914–1918

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