Regimental number | 389 |
Place of birth | Clermont Queensland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Miner |
Address | Herberton, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, Peter Neilson, Herberton, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 26th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery in action during the attack on Malt Trench North of Warlencourt when he showed great initiative and resourcefulness in handling his Lewis Gun team.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'During the attack east of Mont St. Quentin, on the 2 September 1918, the left flank was held up by heavy machine gun fire. Although slightly wounded, he rushed his platoon with great gallantry through the fire swept zone, and cleared the next of machine guns, killing several of the gunners and causing the remainder to surrender.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery in action. This N.C.O. in the attack on MALT TRENCH north of WARLENCOURT on the night of 1st/2nd March, 1917, showed great initiative and resourcefulness in handling his Lewis gun team. He carried on when all the Officers in his immediate vicinity were casualties and later placed his gun well out and covered the consolidating party. He then withdrew to the prepared position after having reported to remaining Officer (Lieutenant WARD) for instructions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 140 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |