Regimental number | 67 |
Place of birth | Natimuk, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Victoria Barracks, Brisbane, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, William J Banner, Natimuk, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Battery 1 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A8 Argyllshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Artillery Brigade |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at a position near Norfolk Bridge on Ypres Comines Canal east of St. Eloi on 11-12 March 1918. Recommendation date: Bar to Military Medal For most conspicuous gallantry and leadership on the night of the 17-18 March 1918, at Norfolk Bridge on Ypres Comines Canal, North East of St. Eloi. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 120 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brother: 3749 Pte George Frederick BANNER, 24th Bn, died of wounds, 28 July 1918. |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |