Regimental number | 1680 |
Place of birth | Wagga Wagga New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Carpenter |
Address | Merriden, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Effie Keith, Merriden PO, Meriden, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 51st Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/68/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During an attack on enemy positions north east of SAILLY-LE-SEC near AMIENS on night of 10th/11th June, 1918, this N.C.O. who is a signaller repeatedly went out and repaired, under extremely heavy shell fire, the telephone lines between Companies and Battalion Headquarters, and also the Battalion on left. His excellent work enabled the communications to be maintained not only between Companies and Battalion Headquarters, but also the Battalion on the left to keep communication with its Brigade Headquarters. his devotion to duty and coolness under fire were an excellent example to all about him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |