Regimental number | 1850 |
Place of birth | The Spit New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Shipwright |
Address | Balmoral Beach, Mosman, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Mrs A R Joel, Balmoral Beach, Mosman, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 4th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Courage and skill as guide, rendering valuable services. (East of Ypres)' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty at BROODSEINDE RIDGE East of YPRES on 4th October, 1917. This N.C.O. was sent with an advance party to reconnoitre and guide the Company into position in the forward area. The party was broken up by heavy enemy barrage and the greater part became casualties. Sgt. JOEL pressed forward reconnoitred and alone guided 4 platoons to their positions. His courage and skill as a guide saved his Company heavy casualties. During the advance of his platoon to the 2nd objective he did excellent work in reorganising at great personal danger. His cheerfulness and bravery were beyond praise.'
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Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |