Regimental number | 962 |
Place of birth | Dandenong Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Dairyman |
Address | Dandenong, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs T Pillar, Dandenong, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 13th Light Horse Regiment, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/18/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Light Horse Regiment |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'From REINCOURT to BEAUMETZ on 18th, 19th, 20th, 21st and 22nd March, 1917, this man carried out the duties of despatch rider between advanced guard and patrols, at all times under heavy fire. On all occasions he showed a splendid devotion to duty and was specially recommended by the O.C. of advance guard as being one of the most reliable men he has ever had under him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |