| Regimental number | 3900 |
| Place of birth | Camden, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Flinders Street, Wollongong, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Height | 5' 10.5" |
| Weight | 177 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M A Puckeridge, Flinders Street, Wollongong, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Holsworthy, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 19th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/36/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This stretcher bearer did remarkably good work during the attack on POLYGON WOOD on 26th September 1917. He worked unceasingly under heavy shell fire tending the wounded and removing them to places of safety. His bravery and coolness under fire inspired those near him and his work was most willingly done.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Disembarked Alexandria, 26 February 1916. Transferred to 55th Bn, 3 April 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British expeditionary Force, 20 june 1916; disembarked Marseilles, france, 29 June 1916. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Devanha', 8 May 1919; disembarked Sydney, 26 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 18 August 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 60 |
| Place of burial | Wollongong General Cemetery, New South Wales |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, PUCKERIDGE Joseph |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
