Regimental number | 7291 |
Place of birth | Capel, Western Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Capel, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, W Delaporte, Capel, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 28th Battalion, 22nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board RMS Ormonde on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During an attack by is Company on enemy position near VERMAND North West of ST. QUENTIN on 15th September 1918, this man, who is a platoon runner, under heavy hostile machine gun fire, carried important messages to his Company Commander. When his platoon Sergeant was badly wounded and lay in the open under direct heavy enemy machine gun fire, Private DELAPORTE, who was not on any duty at the time, went to his assistance and, helping him to cover, dressed his wounds, and then aided him to a place of safety. His coolness and gallant conduct under fire were an excellent example to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |