Regimental number | 217 |
Place of birth | Launceston Tas |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Carpenter |
Address | Glen Dhu, Tennyson Street, East Malvern, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 30 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Edith Charlotte Horder, Glen Dhu, Tennyson Street, East Malvern, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the whole period under review this warrant officer has shown remarkable powers or organization and leadership whilst in charge of working parties. As a platoon sergeant he has shown admirable energy, and his very fine example of complete fearlessness and presence of mind under fire has inspired his men with respect and confidence.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |