Regimental number | 1936 |
Place of birth | Port Pirie South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Great Northern Hotel, Port Augusta, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Adeline Morgan, GPO, Adelaide, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 12th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal *Records suggest this should have been a Bar to the Military Medal. Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: Military Medal* Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 1st September, 1918, during operations North of PERONNE, Sergeant MORGAN displayed exceptional courage and initiative in the manner in which he handled his Platoon. At one stage of the advance, the Platoon on his right was temporarily held up by the fire from a heavily maned German trench. Sergeant MORGAN realising the position, moved forward with Private NAYLOR, and mopped up the trench concerned by a rear and frontal attack. By his prompt action, Sergeant MORGAN undoubtedly saved us many casualties, and in addition, made it possible for his flank platoon to advance on to the general line. Throughout the whole operation he maintained an attitude of courage and cheerfulness most inspiring to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |