Regimental number | 6892 |
Place of birth | Gawler South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Draftsman |
Address | 4 Alexander Avenue, Goodwood Park, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth E Paternoster, 4 Alexander Avenue, Goodwood Park, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 8th Infantry Brigade, 8th Field Ambulance Sections B and C |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 6872 |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'In Polygon Wood on evening of September 25-26 this man although warned by the R.M.O. of .............danger of carrying wounded through the enemy Barrage, led his squad throughout the night. His gallantry and total disregard of danger, with his devotion to duty, set an excellent example to his men and ........helped the evacuation of the wounded. As it was essential to avoid any blockage and ...............of casualties around the R.A.P.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |