Regimental number | 1091 |
Place of birth | Moree New South Wales |
Next of kin | R Parry, Dover Street, East Moree, New South Wales |
Unit name | 25th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work near Westhoek Ridge on 20 September 1917.' Recommendation date: Mention in Corps Routine Orders Recommendation date: |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At WESTHOEK RIDGE 20th September 1917. After the capture of the objective, he volunteered as a stretcher bearer to bring in the wounded, and continued carrying continuously for thirty hours. He did not cease in this work despite a heavy enemy barrage, until thoroughly exhausted. He was a fine example of splendid coolness and courage, and unceasing devotion to duty.'
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 |