Regimental number | 604 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Parry Street, Hamilton, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, T Ball, Parry Street, Hamilton, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 33rd Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Squadron Quartermaster Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Division Headquarters |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Merieorious Service Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For consistent and thorough attention to his duties from 22nd September, 1917, till 24th February, 1918. This Warrant Officer has served in the Administrative Office of the Division since its arrival in FRANCE, and since September, 1917, has carried out the duties of Senior Clerk of that Branch. On all occasions during stress of heavy work, and particularly prior to, and during the Offensive operation against PASSCHENDAELE, in October, 1917, he controlled the Clerical Staff with marked efficiency, and his ability, energy and cheerfulness under all conditions materially helped the organisation and completion of the extensive Clerical duties required by these operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |