Regimental number | 956 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Station hand |
Address | William Street, Hay, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Maria Jane Runn, William Street, Hay, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A59 Botanist on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Light Horse Regiment |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Musselabeth on 8 August 1918, when he made a daring reconnaissance into and behind the enemy lines, gaining valuable information. His work as a patrol leader has always been most commendable.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 51 |
Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |