Regimental number | 2283 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 10 Harcourt Street, North Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 30 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Annie Lacey, 10 Harcourt Street, North Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 24th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry during the capture of part of the Hindenburg Line in command of his platoon after his officer had fallen early in the action.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry during the capture of part of the HINDENBURG Line on 3rd May 1917, in command of his platoon after his officer had fallen early in the action. He showed great powers of initiative in reorganisisng his men in support of Lieutenant. PICKETT's party and himself took a prominent part in the bomb fighting. Though severely wounded in the foot he remained on duty until ordered to the Aid Post.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |