Regimental number | 4139 |
Place of birth | Ballarat, Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Timber cutter |
Address | Wielangato, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 30 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs B Barrett, Bunding PO, North Ballan, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 5th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Pioneer Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Dinguished Conduct Medal Work at PROYART on 22-23 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty from 25 February to 16 September, 1918. As Lewis gun N.C.O., he has at all times carried out his duties in a very efficient manner. On the night of 22-23 August, forward of Proyard, when following the infantry during the advance, all his gunners and carriers became casualties in a heavy barrage. Unaided, he carried the wounded to a place of safety, and then advanced and joined his working party. He has always shown coolness and set a fine example to his section under fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |