Regimental number | 3479 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Woolclasser |
Address | Adelaide Boarding House, Bundaberg, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs K Greenwood, Argyle, Kensington, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 15th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Recommendation date: Military Medal (Altered to Congratulatory Card) Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal (Altered to Military Medal) Work near Hamel from 8-11 August 1918. Recommendation date: Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Queensland Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As C.S.M. he has at all times inspired his men with confidence, and his courage and energy have materially assisted in the successful issue of operations. During the period under review, 25 February to 16-17 September 1918, several attacks have been made, and on each occasion he has made himself conspicuous by his gallantry and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. As Company Sergeant Major he has at all times inspired his men with confidence and his courage and energy has materially assisted in the successful issue of operations. During the period under review, 25/2/18 - 16/17/9/18 several attacks have been made on each occasion, this N.C.O. Has made himself conspicuous by his gallantry and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Date of death |