Caleb Shang
Chinese-Australian soldier / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Caleb James Shang DCM & Bar, MM (born Duckbour Caleb James Shang; 4 August 1884 – 6 April 1953)[1][a] was the most highly decorated Chinese Australian soldier who served in the First World War. He was decorated with the Distinguished Conduct Medal twice and received the Military Medal.[2][3][4][5][b] He served with distinction on the Western Front, primarily as a scout and sniper, until his wounds rendered him unfit for further duties. After returning to Australia, Shang married in Victoria and moved to Queensland, where he and his wife raised their three children. During the Second World War, he served on home defence duties in northern Queensland.[6]
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Caleb James Shang | |
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Nickname(s) | Charlie |
Born | 4 August 1884 Brisbane, Queensland |
Died | 6 April 1953(1953-04-06) (aged 68) Cairns, Queensland |
Buried | Cairns Cemetery |
Allegiance | Australia |
Service/ | Australian Imperial Force Volunteer Defence Corps |
Years of service | 1916–1919 1942–1945 |
Rank | Private |
Unit | 47th Battalion 45th Battalion 48th Battalion 17th Battalion, Volunteer Defence Corps |
Battles/wars | First World War Second World War |
Awards | Distinguished Conduct Medal & Bar Military Medal |
Relations | Lee Wah Shang and Jane Shang (parents) Anna Shang (née Kassene; wife) b. 1900; d. 1955 Delta Shang (daughter) Maud Shang (sister) |
Other work | Clerk, herbalist, taxi driver, bookmaker |
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