Regimental number | 7957 |
Place of birth | Hindmarsh South Australia |
Religion | Protestant |
Occupation | Machinist |
Address | Bertie Street, Hindmarsh, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Father, Robert Marshall, Bertie Street, Hindmarsh, South Australia |
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Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 6, Battery 16 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/34/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | BSM |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Divisional Ammunition Column |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *given name Farrar on photocopy |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in South Australian Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. A refilling point for ammunition was bombarded by the enemy while waggons and motor lorries were unloading ammunition. Casualties were caused among the personnel and animals, and the road leading to the dump was destroyed. He at once organized a breakdown party and, after carrying away the wounded, repaired the road and enabled the vehicle to get clear of the dump. His initiative and courage were a magnificent example to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
Date of death |