Regimental number | 6921 |
Place of birth | Exeter, South Australia |
Religion | Congregational |
Occupation | Fireman |
Address | West Street, Torrensville, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Julian Rees, West Street, Torrensville, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 8th Infantry Brigade, 8th Field Ambulance Sections B and C |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Field Ambulance |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Photo: Peter Dennis |
Medals |
Military Medal 'In the neighbourhood of Polygon Wood between 23rd September and 1st October 1917 this man by his courage and devotion to duty has set an excellent example to his comrades by consistently carrying wounded under heavy enemy shell fire and showing a fine spirit of bravery and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Centennial Park Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |