Regimental number | 587 |
Place of birth | Southampton England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Station hand |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, Fredk. Wm. Light, Woodlands, Southhampton, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 2nd Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/7/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
Unit from Nominal Roll | X2A 2" Trench Mortar Battery |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'Showed splendid courage reconnoitring position for mortars under heavy barrage, and placing mortars in position, thus enabling enemy to be successfully bombed.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He handled his party with marked ability, and succeeded in getting two mortars into action under the most trying conditions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |