Regimental number | 1237 |
Place of birth | Byaduk, Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Hamilton, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Father, Charles Bishop, Byaduk via Hamilton, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 39th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Work at Passchendaele on 4 and 12 October 1917. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Ian Marr |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For consistent good work and devotion to duty during the period 16th September 1918 to 11th November, 1918. During the attack on BONY he was of the utmost value to his unit, and by his cheerfulness and total disregard of danger had a great effect on his comrades. Private BISHOP has been with his unit during its existence in FRANCE, and has always done commendable work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 57 |
Place of burial | Byaduk Cemetery, Victoria |