Regimental number | 1372 |
Place of birth | Dunedin, New Zealand |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Carpenter |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | William Thomas Barker, 'Ravensbourne', Dunedin, New Zealand |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Adelaide, South Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | Field Ambulance 4, Section C |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/47/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A31 Ajana on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Field Ambulance |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
MSM Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Discharged |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. His work, in charge of stretcher bearers, has been characterized by a well developed sense of responsibility under ordinary conditions, and under fire by personal courage and great initiative. He is as fearless as he is indefatigable.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |