| Regimental number | 3454 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Boot repairer |
| Address | Kinglangley Road, Greenwich North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, P Balmain, Dunfermline, Fifeshire, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 3454A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work at Mont St. Quentin on 7 September 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on MONT ST. QUENTIN, near PERONNE, on 31st August 1918, and when entering the village during the mopping up, this N.C.O.'s party was held up by an enemy strong point. He carefully worked round the flank of the enemy, and finally charged the position, personally killing 2 and taking the remainder, numbering 6 prisoners. This daring and initiative on Sergeant BALMAIN's party proved a big factor in allowing the advance to continue.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
