'At MORLANCOURT on night 28/29th July 1918. This soldier was a volunteer Stretcher Bearer and worked throughout our attack and capture of enemy system constantly under heavy shell and Machine Gun fire. Without rest this man under great difficulties laboured on until all the wounded had been brought in. He showed a total disregard of danger and continued his duties of carrying. This soldier never ceased his duty until all were brought in, by which time he as thoroughly exhausted. He displayed courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36
Date: 14 March 1919

Regimental number	2134
Place of birth	Newcastle New South Wales
Religion	Church of England
Occupation	Miner
Address	Cumerland Street, Cessnock, New South Wales
Marital status	Single
Age at embarkation	23
Next of kin	Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Jane Player, Cumerland Street, Cessnock, New South Wales
Enlistment date	23 August 1915
Rank on enlistment	Private
Unit name	30th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number	23/47/2
Embarkation details	Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on 16 February 1916
Rank from Nominal Roll	Private
Unit from Nominal Roll	30th Battalion
Fate	Returned to Australia 22 May 1919
Medals	Military Medal 'At MORLANCOURT on night 28/29th July 1918. This soldier was a volunteer Stretcher Bearer and worked throughout our attack and capture of enemy system constantly under heavy shell and Machine Gun fire. Without rest this man under great difficulties laboured on until all the wounded had been brought in. He showed a total disregard of danger and continued his duties of carrying. This soldier never ceased his duty until all were brought in, by which time he as thoroughly exhausted. He displayed courage and devotion to duty.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: 14 March 1919
Other details	War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal

William PLAYER