Regimental number | 3911 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Bootmaker |
Address | 112 Darlington Road, Darlington, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M L Rees, 112 Darlington Road, Darlington, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Marked courage throughout attack at Hermies on 9 April 1917 in handling Lewis M.G. Section under heavy fire.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Medal 'He displayed marked courage throughout, in handling his LMG section under heavy fire and machine gun fire. At HERMIES on 9th April 1917 during our attack on that village this N.C.O. displayed marked courage and skill in handling his Lews Gun Section under heavy rifle and machine gun fire. He set a splendid example of personal courage and devotion to duty to the men under his charge.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |