Regimental number | 1681 |
Place of birth | Tumut New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Gilmore, Tumut, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 32 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Christina Klein, Gilmore, Tumut, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 55th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/72/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Gallantry on Hindenburg Line North of Bellicourt on 30 September 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack on the Hindenburg Line North of BELLICOURT on 30th September 1918. As the trench which was subsequently captured was being approached by the attacking troops, heavy Machine Gun fire was opened from an important enemy strong point, which held up the advance. In company with an N.C.O., Private KLEIN moved forward under the very heavy Machine Gun fire and with great dash successfully bombed the enemy gunners until they were forced to retire, leaving behind them two light Machine Guns. This prompt and gallant action enabled the attacking troops to advance at once to the final assault, which was successful. Private KLEIN displayed great coolness bombing the enemy until the counter attack broke down.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |