Regimental number | 2858 |
Place of birth | Trentham, Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Coal miner |
Address | Roberts Street, Collie, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A E Alcorn, Roberts Street, Collie, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal London Gazette No 30340. Recommendation date: Bar to Military Medal Recommendation date: Second Bar to Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the advance near LE VERQUIER on the 18th September,1918. Sergeant ALCORN moved amongst his platoon assisting to overcome opposition as it was met. His coolness and daring greatly inspired his platoon. he led two bombing parties during the operations, in each case successfully overcoming the enemy opposition. His work throughout was of the greatest assistance to his Company Commander, and his energetic conduct was the means of assisting to break down the enemy's resistance. His courage and daring created a marked confidence in his men and his initiative was the means of preventing a number of casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 9 Date: |