Regimental number | 2441 |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Kate Roberts, Willenabrina North via Warracknabeal, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 39th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty during action at SUZANNE on 26th/27th August 1918. As Platoon runner during this time he performed several acts of special devotion to duty in carrying important messages through heavy shell fire to Company Headquarters. This soldier has displayed similar acts in previous operations. His daring and initiative during the present operations helped to maintain communication which was of vital importance and stamps him and as a fine soldier.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |