| Regimental number | 3420 |
| Place of birth | Bundanoon New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Orchardist |
| Address | Nairide, Bundanoon, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E L Rush, Bundanoon, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Machine Gun Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 29 |
| Place of burial | Adelaide Cemetery (Plot III, Row O, Grave No. 13), Villers-Bretonneux, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 179 |
| Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | NOMINAL ROLL SHOWS RUSH ALFRED LESLIE KIA 15/4/1918. CEMETERY DETAILS AS ARTHUR KIA 25/4/1918. Parents: Phillip and Jemima RUSH. Native of Bundanoon, New South Wales |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During enemy counter attacks he worked his gun with coolness and courage, and caused many casualties to the enemy, inspiring the men under him by his courage and determination. Throughout the action he did most valuable work in a cool and determined manner, in spite of heavy casualties to his team.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
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