Regimental number | 5709 |
Place of birth | Louth New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Louth, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Knight, Louth, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 13th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A46 Clan Macgillivray on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 43rd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Refers 29-30 September 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For great gallantry and devotion to duty. During an attack on the village of Bony, on 30 September several bombing parties were held up by heavy fire. He with his Lewis gun section, worked forward to a suitable position. He then placed his gun in position, and proceeded, with another non-commissioned officer, to push forward and reconnoitre the enemy position.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |