| Regimental number | 4821 |
| Place of birth | York Western Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Tenth Road, York, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Gurney, Tenth Road, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty near VILLERS BRETONEUX on 3rd May, 1918, when a member of the "mopping up" party. He showed the most utter fearlessness throughout and his coolness and initiative in one instance were to a great extent the means of capturing 12 of the enemy. His conduct was very gallant and made him conspicuous during the whole of the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 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
