Regimental number | N2401 |
Place of birth | Vancouver Canada |
Religion | Baptist |
Occupation | Carpenter |
Address | 83 Grosvenor Street, Perth, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Miss Winifred Hedley, 83 Grosvenor Street, Perth, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 12th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A51 Chilka on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2401 |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Sergeant HORNE displayed great gallantry and leadership when commanding his platoon after his officer was wounded during the operations east of JEANCOURT on 18th September, 1918. On two occasions he rushed machine guns with a handful of men and captured same. He also materially assisted in the mopping up of GRAND PRIE WOOD. His gallantry enforced confidence from his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |