Regimental number | 157 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Fireman |
Address | c/o G Harris, East Brisbane, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Le Bhers, Nellie Street, Nundah, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 25th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Trench Mortar Battery |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal '(Pozieres) Excellent work with Stokes Guns in captured trenches during the attack. Also ability and personal bravery in carrying out patrol work.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Did excellent work with Stokes Guns in the captured German trenches, during the attack on POZIERES RIDGE on 4th/5th August, 1916. He volunteered for patrol work and was a member of a patrol which defeated an enemy reconnaissance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: |