Regimental number | 4045 |
Place of birth | Chiltern Vic |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Butcher |
Address | Perth, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Harvey, Lauriston via Kyneton, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 11th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board RMS Mongolia on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'In the operations against the enemy possition at MONT DE MERRIS near STRAZEELE on night 2nd/3rd June, 1918, Sergeant HARVEY displayed bravery and devotion to duty. Though slightly wounded in the head and arm in the early stages of the advance he single handed rushed an enemy machine gun position, killed the crew and captured the gun. he set a splendid example of courage and devotion to duty to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |