| Regimental number | 3834 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Compositor |
| Address | Barker Street, Belmont, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Father, E Gunner, 162 Carr Street, Leederville, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 21 |
| Place of burial | Ridge Wood Military Cemetery (Plot IIi, Row K, Grave No. 5), Voormezelle, Belgium |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 145 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Ellison and Caroline GUNNER, Cross Street, Subiaco, Western Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At POZIERES on the night of 5th/6th August, 1916, and during the day and night of 8th August, 1916, Sergeant GUNNER showed great courage and ability, and directed his work in a most cool manner, although subjected to intense enemy artillery fire. His command was reduced to one unwounded man, but he continued to hold the sector of trench allotted to him until relieved.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
