| Regimental number | 11795 |
| Place of birth | Elsternwick Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Boot salesman |
| Address | 'Minories', Broadway, East Camberwell, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Alderman C.E. Jeffries, same address |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Motor Transport Driver |
| Unit name | Supply Column 3, Army Service Corps 26 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/29/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Motor Transport Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night 29th/30th August, in vicinity of CLERY, he showed the utmost bravery and devotion to duty. A Loading Post having been established near CLERY he continued to run his car for seven trips, thought the Post and road were for half a mile West, under very heavy artillery bombardment. By his disregard for danger he was instrumental in evacuating quickly many wounded to a place of safety.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
