Regimental number | 3344 |
Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Ironmoulder |
Address | Balmain Street, Wooloowin, Brisbane, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Agnes Gough, Balmain Street, Wooloowin, Brisbane, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
Unit name | 6th Field Company Engineers |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/25/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal For conspicuous gallantry in rescuing a wounded man under heavy fire. Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Work near Westhoek on 17 and 18 September 1917. Recommendation date: |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was assisting large working parties carrying materials and constructing a duckboard track to forward position. The enemy's shell fire was very heavy, and some of the parties became disorganized. On each occasion he rallied the parties, and so inspired them by his courage and example that they completed the very important work on which they were engaged. On one occasion, when the work was finished, he went into heavy barrage to rescue a wounded man, and carried him 500 yards to the aid post. He showed the greatest gallantry and disregard of danger.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Date of death |