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Henry Buchanan enlisted
Henry Buchanan enlisted to fight in World War 1 at the age of 25. Source: Adopt a Digger, 2012 -
Henry's embarkation
Henry embarked from Brisbane on the ship HMAT Omrah.
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Henry in Gallipoli
After landing in Gallipoli, he began serving as a stretch bearer, he was wounded during combat for the first time in the right elbow.
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Rejoin
A month after his elbow wound, Henry rejoined his unit to be a stretch bearer.
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Henry Evacuated
Henry had to evacuate Gallipoli and go to hospital in Cairo after being wounded a second time from a gun shot, this wound caused a compound fracture. After being discharged from hospital he was a Clerk for a short amount of time. He then joined the 49th Battalion.
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Corporal
Henry was promoted to Corporal duties.
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Joining the War in France
Henry's Battalion travelled to join in the war in France. They took part in the first battle at Pozieres.
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Henry's third wound
Henry was wounded for his third time on his foot during battle in Moquot Farm. Source: Adopt a Digger, 2012 -
Promoted to Sergeant
Henry recovered quickly and rejoined his battalion. He was promoted to the role of Sergeant on the same day. He was then known as Sergeant Buchanan for his gallantry efforts amongst his fellow soldiers.
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Military Medal
For the bravery he showed during battle at Mouquot Farm, Henry was rewarded a military medal.
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Henry's fourth wound
Henry was wounded for his fourth time due to a gun shot to his hand, he rejoined his unit to continuing working on the same day. A few days after receiving this wound, he was medically discharged to England because of his hand.
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Henry returned to Australia
Henry was returned home to Australia and began working to recruit more soldiers. -
Henry is discharged
After attempting to reenlist Henry is formally given a medical discharge due to wounds received during the war.
