Regimental number | 4449 |
Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
Religion | Congregational |
Occupation | Plumber |
Address | 8 Hickford Street, Brunswick, Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, Thomas Gregory, 8 Hickford Street, Brunswick, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT RMS Orontes on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations near Estrees, on 3 and 4 October, 1918. He was in charge of the Pioneer Section during the attack, and volunteered to carry stores, ammunition, and bombs to the forward posts. It was due to his example under heavy fire that the necessary material and ammunition was got forward in time for the successful attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Cheltenham Memorial Park Cemetery |