| Regimental number | 1052 |
| Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Address | 50 John Street, Woollahra, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, James D Nesbit, 50 John Street, Woollahra, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 20th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work near Westhoek on 20 September 1917.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 20th September 1917 near WESTHOEK as No. 1 of a Machine Gun he went forward to the attack and was successful in inflicting heavy casualties on the enemy. Later, when his gun was blown to pieces, and his team reduced by half, he brought up another gun and fresh men and with extreme coolness took up a position under heavy fire, from which he was able to harass the enemy, who were preparing for a counter attack. During the whole period in the line, his example of courage and cheerfulness, although in the most exposed positions, affected his comrades in a marked degree.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
