Regimental number | 2956A |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Lengthsman |
Address | Warwick, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Annie Morgan, Ballina, Braggate, Logan, Ireland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 31st Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Killed in Action |
Medals |
Military Medal 'In the vicinity of BAPAUME, during the period from 14th March to 17th March, 1917, No. 2956a Private MORGAN, 31st Battalion, displayed conspicuous coolness and bravery. For two days and nights, this man, who was a rifle grenadier, was on duty at the forward bomb block in WARLENCOURT Trench, and it was partly due to his efforts with rifle grenades that the blocks were advanced. Notwithstanding heavy shelling, he remained cool and, on one occasion, after a shell had blown a bombing team of ours out, he rendered great assistance in getting the wounded away. In addition, this man has always displayed great coolness and courage in the line.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |