Regimental number | 4723 |
Place of birth | Dudley New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Miner |
Address | 80 Gore Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Nellie Hughes, 80 Gore Street, Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For conspicuous gallantry during the attack on the Hindengurg line when he established his gun in such a position as to enfilade a sunken road used by the enemy. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry during the attack on the HINDENBURG Lines on 3rd May 1917. He established his gun in a shell hole well to the front of the captured position so as to enfilade a sunken road used by the enemy and by preventing the movement of their reinforcements, contributed to the capture of their posts.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |