| Regimental number | 290 |
| Place of birth | Ascot Vale Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Plumber |
| Address | 35 Filson Street, Ascot Vale, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Alex F Morris, 35 Filson Street, Ascot Vale, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | Army Medical Corps - Hospital Transports (Number 1 Hospital Ship A61, "Kanowna") |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/104/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Field Ambulance |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During a heavy bombardment of WESTHOEK RIDGE at about 5 p.m. on 27th September, 1917, a cry for help was heard about 100 yards from Dressing Station at WESTHOEK RIDGE, east of YPRES where Private MORRIS was stationed. He immediately proceeded to the spot, tended the man's wounds and assisted him to the Dressing Station, being exposed to intense shell fire without cover all the time.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
