Regimental number | 11330 |
Place of birth | Rockhampton Qld |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Baker |
Address | Rockhampton, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Father, J Hay, Lion Creek Road, Rockhampton, Queensland |
Previous military service | 1st AASC |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | Depot Unit of Supply 11 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/109/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 49th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'In the advance on the PASCHENDAELE Ridge, north east of YPRES, 26th September, 1917, he carried out the duties of a runner, carrying messages from Company to Battalion Headquarters, in the face of heavy artillery and machine gun fire, at all times. He was conspicuous for his bravery and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |