| Regimental number | 1346 |
| Place of birth | Rockhampton Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Eden Street, Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Ranger, Eden Street, Toowoomba, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Light Horse Regiment, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/10/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Medium Trench Mortar Battery |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 31st August 1917, East of YPRES, Gunner B.H. RANGER was in action with a gun of his Battery at C.30.d.5.5. This gun was ordered to fire on BECK HOUSE. The observing station was at D.25.c.11.50. Gunner B.H. RANGER in company with Gunner C.H. NELSON received orders to keep the telephone lines in working order. In spite of a very heavy hostile bombardment from 8", 5.9", and 4.2" shell he kept the wires in repair at very great personal risk and total disregard of danger and thus insured the success of the operation. The hostile shelling on this area was most intense and it was most necessary to carry out this shoot, which was made possible by the gallant conduct of Gunners RANGER and NELSON who carried out alternate runs.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
