Regimental number | 1697 |
Place of birth | Bonhill Scotland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Box Mill, 57 Campbell Street, Dumbartonshire |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 31 |
Next of kin | Father, J Goudie, 57 Campbell Street, Dumbartonshire |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 19th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 19th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For conspicuous gallantry during an enemy attack on Noreuil, when as a Company Runner he was constantly carrying messages under heavy enemy machine gun and rifle fire, his coolness and courage being a fine example to the men. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry during an enemy attack on 15th April against NOREUIL. He was a Company Runner and throughout the attack was constantly carrying messages under heavy enemy Machine Gun and rifle fire. His coolness and courage was a fine example to the men of the Company.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |