Regimental number | 890 |
Place of birth | London England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | 309 Halley Road, Manor Park London, England |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Father, Geo Andrew G Jolly, 309 Halley Road, Manor Park London, England |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 21st Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous good work as sniper near Flers on 5 November 1916.' Recommendation date: Bar to Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous good work as a sniper on the flank of the attack of the 7th Brigade near FLERS on 5th November, 1916. He remained active under Machine Gun and shell fire and prevented an enemy Machine Gun from being brought into action on the 5th Brigade front.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103/ Date: |