Regimental number | 4009 |
Other Names | PONTE |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Deck hand |
Address | 39 Palmer Street, Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Father, R P Pont, 39 Palmer Street, Balmain, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At POZIERES, FRANCE, during the period 18th. to 22nd. August 1916, Pte PONT acted as Battalion runner while the Battalion was in the firing line, he took messages continuously under very heavy fire over places where there was practically no shelter, particularly on the 22nd. August during the relief of the Battalion.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |