Walter Henry FRIEND

Regimental number2044
Place of birthAshurst Wood England
ReligionMethodist
OccupationFireman
AddressIrymple, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kin..., William Friend, The Grange Stables, Crowley Down Sussex, England
Enlistment date8 March 1915
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll1 March 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name14th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/31/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on 17 April 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll4th Divisional Signal Company
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Military Medal (Awarded)


Recommendation date: 9 May 1917

FateReturned to Australia 8 April 1919
Medals

Military Medal


Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189
Date: 8 November 1917