Regimental number | 686 |
Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 21st Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry as a runner under continuous heavy fire at MOUQUET FARM on the 26th August, 1916, and for his pluck and skill in leading parties in the firing line after nearly all N.C.O.s of his platoon were casualties and he himself had been wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: Gold Medal (Serbia) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |