Regimental number | 5409 |
Place of birth | Cape Town South Africa |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Chauffeur |
Address | Margaret Road, Midland, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Payne, 132 Shepherdess Walk, City Road, London, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 5409A |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Medal 'This man is a personal runner to the Commander of 'D' Company, and is brought to notice for his conduct on the 1st April 1918 when an attack was made by us against the enemy positions near HEBUTERNE. In addition to carrying messages between his Company Commander and Subordinate Commanders in the Front Line he voluntarily acted as a member of a Rifle Grenadier Squad, which inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy. On two occasions he rushed down a straight Communication Trench, subject to heavy enfilade fire by Machine Guns, or the purpose of obtaining ammunition and a Lewis Gun. He displayed great courage during the whole operation, and is recommended for distinction.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 1 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |