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Andrew John Sweetman Born
Sweetman was born in Kilmore later moving to Shepparton where he ended up enlisting to war. -
Britain declares war on Germany
On the 4th of August 1914 Britain declared war on Germany -
Turkey Enters the war on Germany's side
Turkey entered the war on Germany's side. Ultimately resulting in the Gallipoli landing later. -
Awarded 1914-15 Star
Sweetman was awarded the 1914-15 star as he fought as an officer against enemy European forces during 1914 and 1915 -
Awarded British War Medal
He was awarded the British War Medal because he was an officer in the Australian Imperial Force -
Anzac's Withdraw from Gallipoli
Anzac's evacuate from Gallipoli after seeing 8,709 Australians die in the battle. -
Anzacs Lands At Gallipoli
The Anzac's land early in the morning at Gallipoli where 8,709 ended up dying -
Sweetman's enlistment
Andrew Sweetman enlisted on the 26th of July 1915 in Shepparton at an age of 23 as a telegraphist -
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WW1 / Solider Andrew John Sweetman
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Embarkment
He embarked on-board the HMAT A40 Ceramic from Melbourne, Vic with his unit (2nd divisional signal company) as an Officer -
Fighting still going on the Western Front
The battles are still being fought at Passchendaele, Ypres, Pozieres and Bullecourt with Sweetman included. -
Australian troops capture the town of Villers-Bretonneux
The Australians captured the town that lies in France killing aout 1200 Australians -
The Battle Of Le Hamel
Australian and US troops dig in together and successfully attacked German Forces who were surrounding the town. -
World War I Ends
The Armistice is signed between Army's ending the war. -
Awared Victory Medal
Sweetman was awarded the Victory medal to commemorate victory over central powers -
Received Military cross
Sweetman received the Military Cross medal for 'conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a heavy barrage of high explosive and gas shells, this officer went out in the dark with his linesmen, and remained out patrolling the lines and repairing breaks until the afternoon, thus enabling communication to be almost uninterruptedly maintained.' - Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 -
Sweetman Returns to Australia
Sweetman finally arrives back in Australia after being in the 2nd Divisional Signal Company for 4 years. -
Life After War
No information on Sweetman's life after war could be found. Let's just say he lived happily ever after
