| Regimental number | 5202 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 161 Fitzroy Street, St Kilda, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr J E Prime, Graham Street, Castlemaine, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For great personal bravery and devotion to duty at LIHONS on 11th August 1918. During the heavy counter attack of the enemy Lance Corporal J.H. PRIME set a splendid example to his Lewis Gun crew and kept his gun firing singlehanded under heavy fire after all his men had become casualties. Later his gun was blown out and though wounded he continued to throw bombs and direct the remainder of the small garrison. He was the last man left in the bay but stuck to his post and bombed the enemy inflicting very heavy casualties. He continued single handed until relief came and would not leave until ordered to do so by an officer. He was personally responsible for preventing the enemy entering our trench and set a standard that was admired by all who saw him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
