| Regimental number | 6022 |
| Place of birth | Geelong Victoria |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 185 Malop Street, Geelong, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs A French, 22 Collins Street, Geelong West, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On four separate occasions he crept out to the enemy lines at great personal risk and brought back reliable information. He was also most prominent in two bombing attacks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: Military Medal 'During the operations near ZONNEBEKE on 26th September, 1917, Corporal FRENCH gallantly led his Section to attack a strong point by a rush, killing and wounding the enemy occupying the place. This enabled his Company to continue their advance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
