Regimental number | 2402 |
Place of birth | Helsingford Finland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mina Saari, Lahti, Finland, Russia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board RMS Mongolia on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry as a runner. He made his way through a heavy barrage, and, though twice buried by exploding shells, delivered an important message. He has always shown great pluck as a runner.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |