Regimental number | 1783 |
Place of birth | Taunton England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Motor mechanic |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Father, Wellington Thos Ham, Trossocks, Bathampton, Bath, England |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 25th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack. He took charge of two greatly reduced platoons and advanced to the assault, capturing two machine guns and killing or capturing the garrison of an enemy strong post. He set a fine example of courage and determination to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |