Regimental number | 59 |
Place of birth | London England |
Religion | Baptist |
Occupation | Chemist's assistant |
Address | 21 Service Crescent, Albert Park, Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Emma Rayner, 21 Service Crescent, Albert Park, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 37th Battalion, Headquarters |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 37th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 9th April, 1918, east of HEILLY near ALBERT, this N.C.O. frequently repaired telephone wires under an intense enemy bombardment. He showed utter disregard of danger and his bravery and devotion to duty were largely responsible for communications being maintained.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |