Regimental number | 345 |
Place of birth | Wynyard Tasmania |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Maffra, Gippsland, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Jane Moles, Maffra, Gippsland, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 37th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At BULLECOURT on the morning of 12th May. Private Arthur MOLES showed conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. He displayed great courage and determination in carrying in wounded from No Man's Land under very heavy heavy shell fire. He also displayed great bravery in carrying messages under very heavy fire. His devotion to duty deserves special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |