William Barbrook MORRIS

Regimental number11256
Place of birthBrisbane Queensland
ReligionMethodist
OccupationBookbinder
AddressSouth Brisbane, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinMother, Mrs E A Morris, Edward Street, off Annerley Street, Coorparoo, Brisbane, Queensland
Enlistment date25 November 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit nameMay 1916 Reinforcements
AWM Embarkation Roll number26/99/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A46 Clan Macgillivray on 1 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll14th Field Ambulance
FateReturned to Australia 8 November 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'During afternoon of 23rd September 1917, a shell exploded among a squad of bearers, killing one and wounding the other three. Thinking that two were remaining out unattended this man went out to search for them. In doing this he took a great risk as the enemy was heavily shelling the area. After proceeding some hundreds of yards they met other squads bringing these men in. This man's work has been consistently good and conspicuous - since the above event this man has been evacuated wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76
Date: 23 May 1918

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal