Regimental number | 5803 |
Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Motor driver |
Address | Dalgety Street, Cottesloe, Western Australia |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 38 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Lucy Mary Best, Windosr Street, Osborne, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 28th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on the BEAUREVOIR Line, east of PERONNE, on 3rd October, 1918, at great personal risk Lance Corporal BEST and Private [6535 T.] BLAIR crawled forward carrying a reel of telephone wire over 300 yards of ground swept by enemy artillery and machine gun fire, and succeeded in establishing communication between Battalion Headquarters and an isolated post. nothwithstanding the continuous fire, they persistently patrolled the line, repaired all breaks, and maintained communication throughout the whole day. Their bravery and devotion to duty were most conspicuous.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |