Regimental number | 1111 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Bonnie Doon Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Bonnie Doon, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, Peter Friday, Bonnie Doon, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 29th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | NIG |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF32 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF32 Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mentioin in Despatches Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'During the operations at Nauroy, on 29th-30th September 1918, he led his platoon through Nauroy, and took up a position in front of it. While doing this he and his platoon sergeant, who were slightly in advance of their men, captured a party of six of the enemy. He established a position in the dark after gaining touch with the battalion on the right. Throughout he showed great gallantry and able leadership.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |