Regimental number | 19593 |
Place of birth | North Fitzroy Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Foreman, Gas Co |
Address | 33 Woolton Avenue, Northcote, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 40 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs A M Meates, 33 Woolton Avenue, Northcote, Victoria |
Previous military service | 21st Battery Australian Field Artillery |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Battalion Quartermaster Sergeant |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 8, Battery 29 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/36/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | BTY QMS |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'During the period 25th February, 1918 to Night 16th/17th September 1918, this Non Commissioned Officer has done excellent work in the capacity of Quarter Master Sergeant. Throughout the recent offensive operations he has shown keen devotion to duty, and has never failed in the smallest detail. On several occasions the Battery has been kept in action by his energy, initiative and promptness in supplying spare parts. His work throughout has been of a very high order.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |