Regimental number | 2089 |
Place of birth | Ludlow Queensland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Ludlow, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Father, James Hill Forrest, Ludlow, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Acting Sergeant |
Unit name | 10th Light Horse Regiment, 14th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/15/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Division Artillery |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Bar to Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 21st October, 1917, at BELLEWARDE RIDGE (east of YPRES) this N.C.O. was in command of a column of pack transport animals taking up ammunition. His column was heavily shelled and many animals became bogged. His promptness of action and coolness saved losses to personnel and ammunition. He delivered his ammunition. Military Medal awarded for conspicuous gallantry during BULLECOURT operations, vide D.R.O. 4th Aust. Div. No. 339, para. 12158.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |