Regimental number | 1518 |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Soldier |
Address | 16 Coventry Place, South Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | David Gray 16 Coventry Place, South Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Bar to Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At VILLE-SUR-ANCRE near ALBERT this man displayed the greatest courage and gallantry in the operation on morning of 19th May, 1918. During the mopping-up of the village he dashed across the open, and engaged a party of the enemy single-handed who were holding up the advance. He personally killed three of the enemy and dispersed the remainder. Later he showed splendid courage and initiative in crawling up to a house under fire, and successfully bombing the post.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |