Regimental number | 1104 |
Place of birth | Burrumbeet Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Burrumbeet, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, J. Moodie, Learmonth, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 4th Light Horse Regiment, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/9/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Persia on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Light Horse Regiment |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Refers 30 September 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'Whilst in charge of a flank patrol at Sasa on 30 September 1918, this non-commissioned officer came upon a party of 122 enemy, with four machine guns, waiting to enfilade our flank. He, with his patrol of three men, in company with another non-commissioned officer and three men, with great dash and determination, charged the enemy, whom they dispersed and forced to surrender.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |