Regimental number | 1616 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Paradise Goldfields Queensland |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Stock rider |
Address | Flinders Street, Townsville, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs H Ramkema, Flinders Street, Townsville, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
Unit name | 9th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
Promotions |
Lieutenant Unit: INF9 Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry during a raid. He led the way into the enemy trenches and shot several of the enemy. He then rushed a dug-out, and killed seven and captured fourteen of the men inside it. He finally brought back twelve prisoners alive.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 176 Date: |