Regimental number | 1083 |
Place of birth | Malmsbury, Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Lowe Street, Ararat, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Height | 5' 3.25" |
Weight | 114 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Martha Jane Northey, Lowe Street, Ararat, Victoria |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 31st Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
Two ships left from Melbourne carrying the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C and D: HMAT A62, 'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915 and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915. It is not possible from the Embarkation Roll to determine on which ship an individual embarked. | |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At ZILLEBEKE on 17th September 1917, Private Northey, whilst acting as Company Runner showed great courage in going to the assistance of a wounded man under heavy enemy shell fire. He remained under heavy fire, attended to the wounded man and carried him to a place of safety, thus saving the man's life at the risk of his own. Private Northey set a fine example of courage and devotion to duty. He has at all times stood out amongst his comrades in this respect, and has done consistently good work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Ceramic', 25 January 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 23 March 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Melbourne, 15 May 1919. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Miscellaneous details | Surname incorrectly entered on Embarkation Roll as NORTHY. |
Date of death | |
Sources | NAA: B2455, NORTHEY Henry |