| Regimental number | 2681 |
| Place of birth | Aberystwyth Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth T Thomas, 12 Caerlloowm Terrace, Ynysddu, Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Private Marpole was of great assistance to Medical Officer in attending to wounded during attack on HINDENBURG LINE SOUTH OF REINCOURT on April 11th, 1917. He was carrying out his duties under heavy Machine gun and Rifle Fire also frequent shelling by enemy Artillery. He worked energetically and courageously throughout and displayed a praiseworthy sense of devotion to duty and an utter disregard to his own safety.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
