Regimental number | 670 |
Place of birth | Casino New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Lorry driver |
Address | c/o A Rann, Nimbin via Lismore, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mrs Alice Rann, Ninbin via Lismore, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Battalion, F Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 Omrah on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal '(Hooge 20 September 1917) Courage and initiative in re-organising and taking temporary charge of platoon, setting fine example.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Near HOOGE, FRANCE on 20th September, 1917, during the operations near GLENCORSE WOOD, Cpl. RANN when his seniors became casualties, reorganised his platoon under severe conditions and moved forward with great dash and initiative keeping the men steady and preventing them getting ahead of the barrage. During the final assault and in the consolidation of the position he displayed coolness and by his personel example kept the morale of the men at a wonderful height, showing at all times a great disregard for danger.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |