Regimental number | 3574 |
Place of birth | Roma Qld |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Carrier |
Address | Morven, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Ellen Ann Harvey, Morven, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 31st Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A42 Boorara on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At POLYGON WOOD on 26/28th September 1917, this soldier showed unexampled bravery in attending to wounded under heavy shell fire and by his fortitude under the most adverse conditions helped to a great extent in maintaining a spirit of supreme confidence in his comrades. For 3 days and night he toiled unceasingly but never once was he found unwilling to volunteer when stretcher bearers were required.' Second statement reads: 'During the operations of 29th and 30th September and 1st October these men acted as stretcher bearers, and throughout displayed a courage and devotion to duty which was the admiration of all ranks. On 29th September they brought back large numbers of wounded men of all units to the R.A.P. under an extremely intense artillery and machine gun fire. ON 30th September and 1st October they worked unceasingly, carrying the wounded through heavy artillery barrages and under direct enemy observation. By their cheerfulness and devotion to duty they set a splendid example to all ranks, and undoubtedly contributed to the saving of a large number of lives. At great personal risk Privates HARVEY and [509] PATTERSON rescued an Officer from a burning tank, and brought him under cover.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |