| Regimental number | 311 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 475 Chapel Street, South Yarra, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Cecilia Phillips, 66 Sirdar Road, Westbury Avenue, Woodgreen, London, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, E Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'Consistent good work in and out of the line during period February-September 1917.' Recommendation date: Military Medal 'Excellent services while acting as a forward Regimental Quaretrmaster Sergeant organising rations, water and salvage parties in an excellent and capable manner.' (East of Ypres). Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations 28/30th October 1917, this N.C.O. was acting as a forward R.Q.M.S. at the ration dump in ZONNEBEKE which was being continually shelled by 8", 5.9" and gas shells, but notwithstanding the shelling and the risk Sgt. PHILLIPS arranged his ration, water and salvaged parties in an excellent and capable manner, not the slightest hitch occurring. His efforts to keep the men supplied were untiring and he proved himself a valuable assistant to Headquarters.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
