Frank MOORE

Regimental number302
Place of birthSutton England
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationOrchardist
AddressGoorambat, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, E P Moore, Goorambat PO, via Benalla, Victoria
Enlistment date19 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name4th Light Horse Regiment, B Squadron
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/9/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A18 Wiltshire on 19 October 1914
Regimental number from Nominal RollCommissioned
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll8th Light Horse Regiment
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Unspecified


Refers 23 December 1916.
Recommendation date: "Unspecified"

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement No. 30169 (6 July 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 (11 October 1917).

FateReturned to Australia 16 February 1918
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great bravery in bringing up ammunition and in carrying important messages under very heavy fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133
Date: 21 August 1917

Other detailsMedals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal