| Regimental number | 3310 |
| Place of birth | Peak Hill New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Nanango, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Olive Isabell Boles, Kunioon, Nanango, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 4th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 8 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/16/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Private BOLES, was a stretcher bearer to a Pioneer Working Party constructing Tunnels through the Railway embankment between BUIRE and DERNANCOURT near Albert on 5th April, 1918. During the enemy attack Private BOLES did splendid work dressing wounds of both Infantry and Pioneers, moving about continuously under heavy Machine gun, Trench Mortar and Shell fire, by his coolness and bravery setting a splendid example to all the men there.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
