| Regimental number | 3300 |
| Place of birth | Noarlunga South Australia |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | McLaren Vale, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, E Price, McLaren Vale, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative during the advance near Le Verquier, north west of St. Quentin, on the 18 September, 1918. He took charge of a platoon, and, by keeping liaison with company on his flank, greatly assisted the advance. On reaching the final objective he organized a section and jpushed forward to a trench about 300 yards in advance, whic h he cleared of the enemy. He was responsible for the capture of seven officers and 80 other ranks, which, owing to the rapidity of his movements, were captured in dug outs. He did fine work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 20 Date: |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
