Regimental number | 1861 |
Place of birth | Allendale Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Telegraphist |
Address | 6 Victoria Road, South Northcote, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Mr Fletcher Mounsey, 6 Victoria Road, South Northcote, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
Unit name | Divisional Signal Company 3, Section 3 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/13/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Divisional Signal Company |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of telephone communication. When a signal station near to his position was destroyed by shell fire he showed great promptness and resource in dealing with the situation. He laid a new line, and was the means of re-establishing communication with as little delay as possible. He has always shown great skill and determination at his work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |