Regimental number | 4935 |
Place of birth | Cowra, New South Wales |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Chauffeur |
Address | 111 Wright Street, Perth, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20.10 |
Height | 5' 6.5" |
Weight | 118 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, Mr T S Plunkett, 111 Wright Street, Perth, Western Australia |
Previous military service | Served in 30th Signal Company, Engineers, Citizen Military Forces; still serving at time of AIF enlistment. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 11th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During operations near VERMAND North West of ST. QUENTIN from 11th/16th September, 1918, this N.C.O. did splendid work. Rushing forward with a patrol, he was constantly in touch with the enemy, though subjected to heavy Machine Gun fire. He was responsible for sending back to his Platoon Commander valuable information regarding enemy machine gun positions, and also rendered valuable service in clearing the way for his Company to advance. His cheerful and courageous behaviour was inspiring to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brother: 1110 Pte Jack PLUNKETT, 10th Light Horse Regiment, returned to Australia, 25 September 1919. |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, PLUNKETT Charles Henry |