Regimental number | 370 |
Place of birth | Bairnsdale Victoria |
Address | 93 Fitzroy Parade, Fitzroy, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Next of kin | Father, Arthur Morath, 93 Victoria Parade, Fitzroy, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private AAMC |
Unit name | 6th Battalion, Headquarters |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Field Ambulance |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 29354 (5 November 1915); 'Commonwealth Gazette', No. 12 (27 January 1916). |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty on the 8th May, 1915, and following days, North of Cape Helles (Dardanelles). In assisting the wounded under constant heavy fire Private Morath exhibited a heroism beyond praise. Absolutely regardless of danger, he, in company with another man, attended to the wounded, leading up the stretcher bearers, and dressing the severe cases in the fire trenches, even before they were completed. Not only was he instrumental in saving many lives, but by his coolness and courage he set a splendid example of devotion to duty, and gave the greatest encouragement to all ranks.'
Source: 'London Gazette' No. 8858 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |