Regimental number | 3361 |
Place of birth | Northcot Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Trimmer |
Address | c/o J T Horner, Black Flat Glen Waverley, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Gunther, c/o J T Horner, Black Flat PO Glen Waverley, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 7th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For loyal devotion to duty for the past six months. During a minor operation, this N.C.O. took charge of his platoon when the platoon Officer was wounded. The objective being taken this N.C.O. organized and consolidated the position. During the recent operations this N.C.O. has done consistent work, has led his platoon to the final objective under heavy fire with great skill and initiative. His coolness, courage, and disregard for danger set a fine example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |