Regimental number | 12813 |
Place of birth | Curramulka South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Lameroo, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M E May, Curramulka, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 11th Field Ambulance |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/54/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Ambulance |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'From noon 11th October, 1917, East of YPRES, this man worked continuously day and night for four days. He carried wounded men from the most Advanced Regimental Aid Post under exceptionally heavy shell fire and very trying conditions (the mud being frequently up to his waist). Although almost exhausted by his very heavy work he insisted on carrying on with his duties until all the wounded were clear. The splendid example and dauntless courage of this man nerved his tired comrades to fresh efforts. He showed a complete disregard for his own safety, and after being thrown down by an exploding shell, struggled on with his patient to a place of safety.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |