Regimental number | 11761 |
Place of birth | Bendigo Vic |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | 24 Dwyer Street, Clifton Hill, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs L Helmore, 24 Dwyer Street, Clifton Hill, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Reinforcement 14 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Trench Mortar Battery Y.1.A. |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty from 25 February to 16 September, 1918. He has at all times showed marked courage under fire, and has set an example of a very high standard to his men. His devotion to duty and gallantry have throughout been conspicuous.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 81 |
Place of burial | Rochester Cemetery, Victoria |