Regimental number | 3415 |
Place of birth | Albany, Western Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Engine cleaner |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs N Reilly, Mornington Mills, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'This man is brought under notice for his excellent work and gallantry in connection with the operations against the MESSINES RIDGE 8th to 13th June 1917 and in the advances beyond. He is a Battalion Scout and prior to the commencement of the operations made himself thoroughly acquainted with the whole of the Corps front. His work as a guide and Runner throughout was invaluable. he was in charge of one of the patrols sent out some six hundred yards in front of the most advanced line taken over by the Battalion. After the ground was cleared by the patrol he led out the digging in party and having placed them in position of consolidation pushed further forward for the purpose of covering that party. During the relief by the 82nd Regiment he was invaluable as a guide both to the ingoing and outgoing troops and under the heaviest fire he was always cool and collected. He is recommended for distinction.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |