Regimental number | 389 |
Place of birth | Hobart Tasmania |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Confectioner |
Address | Launceston, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, William J Fourlay, 80 Elizabeth Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Lance Corporal |
Unit name | 40th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Launceston Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 4th October, 1917, East of YPRES for conspicuous devotion to duty in action. During the advance, he was wounded but organised a carrying party to go to the rear and bring back ammunition. On his return he assisted in consolidation and took charge of a post throughout the night. he finally consented to go back and have his wounds dressed, only when ordered to do so by an Officer.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |