Regimental number | 6290 |
Place of birth | Strathbogie Victoria |
Other Names | Raymond Aloa |
School | WSW }Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Cora Lynn, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, A Jeffers, Cora Lynn, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 14th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF14 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF14 Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On his platoon commander becoming a casualty, he assumed command and led his men with great dash across a bare ridge swept by artillery and machine guns. He then cleared some low ground along a river, and, seeing an enemy battery of field guns enfilading the fromt line, he took a Lewis gun on to the bank and dispersed the gunners, in spite of fire from two machine guns. This daring act saved numerous casualties'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near HEBUTERNE during period 26th March to 6th April 1918. During a strenuous minor operation carried cut to anticipate enemy intentions he rendered most valuable assistance to his Platoon Commander when the platoon Sergeant had been wounded. This C.C. Company becoming a casualty and his Platoon Commander taking over the Company, he displayed great skill and initiative in withdrawing his platoon, which operation became necessary as the attack was not pushed to a successful conclusion on his flanks. Later he went forward under heavy enemy machine-gun fire and carried in two wounded sergeants of his Company. His coolness and courage created a great impression on all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |