Regimental number | 857 |
Place of birth | Cobrico Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Sawyer |
Address | Timboon, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 33 |
Next of kin | Father, John Love, Timboon, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 29th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Villers Bretonneux on 9 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During Operations East of VILLERS BRETONNEUX on 9th August 1918. The Company to which this N.C .O. belongs was detailed to assist in the capture of VAUVILLERS. Early in the attack both his Platoon Commander and Platoon Sergeant became casualties, and his Platoon disorganised and held up by heavy enemy Machine Gun fire. He immediately assumed command of the Platoon and with utter disregard to personal safety succeeded in re-organising them. He then displayed great coolness and judgment in leading the Platoon forward and succeeded in reaching his objective with few casualties. He showed throughout a splendid spirit of devotion to duty and courage and was a fine example and inspiration to the men of his Platoon.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brothers: 856 Sergeant Alexander LOVE, 29th Bn, killed in action, 2 March 1917; 855 Pte Arthur LOVE, did not embarked; died of illness, 23 October 1915. |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |