Regimental number | 1857 |
Place of birth | Cape Colony South Africa |
Religion | Protestant |
Occupation | Carpenter |
Address | c/o Mrs McCray, Parsons Point, Gladstone, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Mrs A S Pretorius, Farm Camp, Lady Grey District, Cape Colony, South Africa |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 49th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At POZIERES, who on the night of 13th/14th August, 1916, went out under a heavy barrage to reconnoitre the enemy's position. They took shelter in shell holes during the whole day (14th instant) and returned during night of 14/15th instant with valuable information regarding enemy's positions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |