| Regimental number | 6301 |
| Place of birth | Calombo Ceylon |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A C Morris, Berwell, Ceylon |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Pay Corps |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Pte. MORRIS displayed great coolness and devotion to duty during operations at POLYGON WOOD on 19/22nd September, 1917. As a member of the Intelligence Section he led the Company for which he was guide through to the final objective, maintaining direction throughout. By his personal bravery and disregard of danger he enabled his Company Commander to have full knowledge of the Companies on his flanks. Later when the final objective had been taken he established an Observation Post and by his useful information many casualties were inflicted on the enemy by our Machine Guns.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
