Regimental number | 3140 |
Place of birth | Picton New Zealand |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Piano repairer |
Address | 133 Gertrude Street, Fitzroy, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 31 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E E M Renfrew, 97 Gore Street, Fitzroy, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 7th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT RMS Osterley on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'No. 3140 Renfrew A. showed the greatest bravery and coolness in collecting wounded from the area of the enemy standing barrage during the early party of the action at POLYGON WOOD on 26th and 27th September. The work was carried out under continual shell fire at great personal risk. he organised and supervised temporary squads to carry out the work and was responsible for saving many lives. In the latter part of the action this man also organised and controlled parties of bearers for clearing the front line system. Until about 5 a.m. on the mornings of 27th, when he reported the line clear of wounded, Private Renfrew worked incessantly in the interests of the wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Carlton Cemetery |