Regimental number | 1561 |
Place of birth | Wakefield England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Fitter |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Gafton, Arundle Street, Wakefield, England |
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Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 1st Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMATA49 Seang Choon on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Company Engineers |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations east of YPRES on 4th October 1917, he was employed as a Company Runner from Strong Point in BECELAERE RIDGE to WESTHOEK. On all occasions he carried out his duties in a brave and efficient manner. During the day he made seven return trips over ground continuously swept by Machine Gun fire and under heavy enemy shelling. He displayed great courage throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |