Regimental number | 48 |
Place of birth | Howich Near Bolton England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Electrical fitter |
Address | Yarraville, Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Father, Joseph Harris Powell, Lorne Street, Yarraville, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
Unit name | 37th Battalion, Headquarters |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 7th/8th and 9th June, 1917, during the operations south of MESSINES for magnificent work in connection with the maintenance of communications and whilst in charge of the signallers at the Advanced Battalion Report Centre. On many occasions the line connecting his station with the Brigade Forward Station was broken by enemy artillery fire, but this N.C.O. by his untiring efforts succeeded in re establishing communication. Throughout the whole operation he displayed great resource in handling his men, and exhibited great courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |