Regimental number | 2698 |
Place of birth | Wyngan New South Wales |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Shop assistant |
Address | Laurel Street, Willoughby, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, J Knight, Laurel Street, Willoughby, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 17th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: Mention in Corps Routine Orders Recommendation date: Bar to Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations near WESTHOEK on 20th September 1917 this N.C.O. proved himself a leader of men by his cheery and encouraging example, his absolute disregard for personal safety, and his determination. On the Officer in charge of his platoon becoming a casualty he assumed command and led it through to the third and final objective where he immediately saw to the consolidation of his position and made preparations for the counter-attack. Despite hostile bombardment he held on until the Battalion was relieved. On several previous occasions this N.C.O. has shown great courage but during this operation he excelled his previous high standard, not only by his devotion to duty and courage, but also by his determination and ability to handle men and win their confidence at a time when the situation absolutely demanded this.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 66 Date: Bar to Military Medal 'During the attack on MONT ST. QUENTIN, near PERONNE, on 31st August 1918, and when all four Company Officers had become casualties, this N.C.O. immediately took charge of the remnants of the Company and, with great skill and tenacity, held on to his position, where 5 counter attacks were repelled. It was entirely due to his fine example and courage that his Company was reorganised and steadied up after a heavy enemy barrage had been put down on their sector.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: Bar to Military Medal 'During the attack on MONT ST. QUENTIN, near PERONNE, on 31st August 1918, and when all four Company Officers had become casualties, this N.C.O. immediately took charge of the remnants of the Company and, with great skill and tenacity, held on to his position, where 5 counter attacks were repelled. It was entirely due to his fine example and courage that his Company was reorganised and steadied up after a heavy enemy barrage had been put down on their sector.'
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Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal & Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Rookwood Crematorium |