Regimental number | 934 |
Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
Other Names | William Alexander |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Carpenter |
Address | Mornington, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Charlotte Martin, Mornington, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Driver |
Unit name | 23rd Battalion, Headquarters |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations at HERLEVILLE, East of AMIENS from the 13th to 18th August, 1918, this Transport Driver stands out for conspicuous and fearless devotion to duty. On the night of the 15th August, he was part of a convoy carrying Ammunition and Rations to Front Line. Being held up by heavy Enemy shell fire, whilst the N.C.O. reconnoitred another route, he was heavily shelled, with greatest initiative and resource he led the Convoy through by another route and delivered his supplies to the front line. for several nights he took his limber to the front line, and although experiencing nightly heavy shell fire, it was due to his splendid courage and resource that supplies were always on hand. His work was of greatest value to troops in the front line.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |