Regimental number | 1010 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Stanthorpe, Darling Downs, Queensland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Stockman |
Address | Albany Downs Station, Mitchell, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Height | 5' 7" |
Weight | 150 lbs |
Next of kin | Mrs Agnes Keable, Albany Downs Station, Mitchell, Queensland |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 8th Light Horse Regiment, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/13/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A66 Uganda on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Light Horse Regiment |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Refers 30 November-1 December 1917. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the enemy attacking his position with bombs, he kept up continuous fire until a bomb destroyed his gun, and wounded him in the shoulder. The line being then ordered to fall back, he carried back his damaged gun to the position in the rear, where he got possession of another spare gun, and there he hung on until the hostile advance was definitely checked. His determination and endurance were of the highest order.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Palestine Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Miscellaneous details | See 721 Henry William KEABLE for first period of service. |
Sources | H.S. Gullett, 'The AIF in Sinai and Palestine', Official History vol 8, p. 508 |