William Ernest KIEL

Regimental number5514
Place of birthBallarat Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationSalesman
Address'Natal', Lydiard Street, North Ballarat, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation21
Next of kinFather, James Kiel, 'Natal', Lydiard Street, North Ballarat, Victoria
Enlistment date17 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameInfantry Brigade 6,Field Ambulance 6, Reinforcement 4
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/49/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on 10 September 1915
Rank from Nominal RollLance Corporal
Unit from Nominal RollAustralian Army Medical Corps
FateReturned to Australia 31 May 1919
Medals

Military Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry under fire. Has acted as "runner" on all occasions during which the bearer division of the ambulance has been in action. During the recent advance from February 25th to March 3rd, 1917, this N.C.O. carried messages with great resoluteness and dash, often under very heavy shell fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133
Date: 21 August 1917