Regimental number | 195 |
Other Names | ORR, James Branson |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Fitter |
Address | c/o T R Orr, Esperance Bay, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Mrs T R Orr, Esperance Bay, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
Unit name | 3rd Field Company Engineers, Section 3 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/22/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A7 Medic on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 195 |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Field Company Engineers |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Western Australia Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations east of YPRES on 4th/5th October, 1917, he was one of a party engaged on a Strong Point and by his cheerfulness and devotion to duty set a fine example to all. When his Section Officer was wounded he went to his assistance through heavy shell fire. He did splendid work throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |