Regimental number | 4872 |
Place of birth | London England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 'Mount Binbow', Carlotta Street, Gore Hill, North Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, Mr R Penfold, 9 Coombe Road, Sydenham, London, England |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 4th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 1st October 1918, during the attack on ESTREES, this man did magnificent work, and is deserving of very much praise for his bravery and devotion to duty. As a Company Runner, he repeatedly carried messages through intense shell, rifle and machine gun fire to and from Battalion Headquarters and flank Companies, and was at all times ready and anxious to undertake any task allotted to him. His services were of the utmost value, his courage remarkable, and he is strongly recommended for the Military Medal.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |