Regimental number | 3531 |
Place of birth | Ballarat Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Grocer |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, Mr H Hill, Summerlees, 31 Murray Street, Elsternwick, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 7th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. On 31st August 1918, at PERONNE, he continually patrolled and repaired telephone lines under heavy shell and machine gun fire thus keeping Battalion Headquarters in constant touch with Companies. On the following day, when the Battalion had moved to a new position he successfully assisted to maintain the lines from Battalion Headquarters to the forward Companies under extremely heavy shell and machine gun fire. Although the area was badly gassed by the enemy and under constant shell and machine gun fire, Private KING displayed an utter disregard of personal safety in going out to repair the lines. By his courage and devotion to duty he set a splendid example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |