Regimental number | 6722 |
Place of birth | Hay New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | 95 Cavendish Street, Stanmore, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Margaret Hunt, 95 Cavendish Street, Stanmore, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 8th Infantry Brigade, 8th Field Ambulance Sections B and C |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Ambulance |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 24.9.17 at HOOGE TUNNEL and HOOGE CRATER, during a heavy enemy bombardment of the YPRES Menin Road he displayed marked and conspicuous gallantry. He assisted in the evacuation of wounded, directing operations of his party, with complete disregard of his personal safety. He travelled between the various posts under heavy shell fire and throughout the action set a splendid example of high courage and cherry optimism to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |