Regimental number | 3417 |
Place of birth | Paynesville Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Orchardist |
Address | Paynesville, Vica |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, T Mentiplay, Paynesville, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 14th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He assisted an officer on several occasions in extinguishing fires which had broken out in gun pits, thus saving a large quantity of ammunition. This work was effected at great personal risk when the battery was under hostile shell fire. He has shown marked ability, energy, and devotion to duty during the operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |