Regimental number | 6733 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Wanella, Stuart Street, Longueville, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, Hector R Monro, Wanella, Stuart Street, Longueville, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Driver |
Unit name | 8th Infantry Brigade, 8th Field Ambulance Sections B and C |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Ambulance |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 15/16 May 1917 between A.C.S. and A.D.S. near Noreuil this driver displayed conspicuous coolness and bravery whilst his wagon was under very heavy shell fire. At night, when his wagon was shelled most heavily, he drove his team with skill and judgment and helped materially in getting the wounded away to safety with all speed.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |