| Regimental number | 570 |
| Place of birth | Metz New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Cauley Vale, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Reimer, Cauley Vale, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, B Company |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Rainecourt on 11 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations on morning of 11th August, 1918, against RAINECOURT, east of AMINES, Private HONEY displayed remarkable courage and gallantry when attacking enemy machine gun posts. During the move forward his company encountered a gully strongly held by the enemy. Private HONEY accompanied by a N.C.O. rushed three posts in succession killing several of the enemy and capturing 30 prisoners and 2 machine guns. On reaching the objective Private HONEY again took a foremost part in dealing with enemy opposition and was responsible for inflicting heavy casualties with his Lewis Gun on the retreating enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
