John Alfred NIQUET

Regimental number35
Place of birthBalaclava South Australia
ReligionMethodist
OccupationDrover
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinMrs M Niquet, Angaston, South Australia
Enlistment date21 October 1914
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name9th Light Horse Regiment, Headquarters
AWM Embarkation Roll number10/14/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A10 Karroo on 11 February 1915
Rank from Nominal RollCorporal
Unit from Nominal Roll59th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 30 December 1918
Medals

Military Medal

'For consistent good service, courage, and devotion to duty. As transport Corporal he has displayed the greatest bravery when in charge of limbers and pack trains during operations. His skilful handling and total disregard of personal safety have on many occasions contributed greatly to the getting forward of supplies during heavy shelling. The work of this N.C.O. has at all times been of the highest order and a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75
Date: 17 June 1919

Other detailsMedals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal