Regimental number | 9072 |
Place of birth | Glen Innes New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Erskineville, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Flora Loveday, 66 Malcolm Street, Erskineville, New South Wales |
Previous military service | 34th Infantry |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | Field Ambulance 8, Reinforcement 3 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/51/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Ambulance |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on the Hindenburg Line from September 29th 1918 to October 2nd 1918 this stretcher bearer was one of a squad carrying between the railway embankment east of BELLICOURT and a wagon Loading Post on the road west of BELLICOURT, this carry was about 2 kilos in length and owing the the heavy casualties, both Australian and American, numerous trips were made under very trying conditions, such as night carries, unbroken wire entanglements, heavy rain and slippery mud. The carry was under enemy observation, the squad was fired upon by enemy machine guns during 12 trips, and the whole track was continuously under heavy shell fire. These difficulties were overcome only by the inspiring effect this man always has on a squad, and mainly by his dogged perseverance and devotion to duty there was not hitch in the evacuations from his post. He has been a stretcher bearer in every action of his division, and the high standard of his work has always been an example to the men with whom he has served.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |