Regimental number | 4530 |
Place of birth | Ipswich Queensland |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Joiner |
Address | Canning Lane, Ipswich, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Father, W Jackson, Canning Lane, Ipswich, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 15th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Light Trench Mortar Battery |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (Altered from Meritorious Service Medal) Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'This man, acting as a Runner and Guide, often through very heavy barrages of artillery and other fire, and always setting a very high example of coolness and courage, has succeeded in carrying out his duties to the entire satisfaction of all concerned. During the attack near LE VERGUIER of 18th September 1918 he acted as runner from Battery Headquarters to the Gun Positions, and in the advance continually carried messages and maintained communication under difficult and most trying circumstances, affording great assistance. He showed great devotion to duty and was cheerful and heartening in his execution of same.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |