Regimental number | 12561 |
Place of birth | Williamstown Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Tinsmith |
Address | 25 Macquarie Street, North Williamstown, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, J Roberts, 25 Macquarie Street, North Williamstown, Victoria |
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Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Divisional Train, 22nd Company, Army Service Corps |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/16/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Field Ambulance |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 12th October 1917, East of YPRES, he displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. For over fifty hours, this man dressed and attended wounded in a very exposed position under continual heavy fire. His unfailing cheerfulness and courage under exceptionally trying circumstances were of great assistance to the wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |