Regimental number | 35 |
Place of birth | Balaclava South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Drover |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mrs M Niquet, Angaston, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, Headquarters |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A10 Karroo on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
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: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |