Regimental number | 4182 |
Place of birth | Manchester England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Engineer |
Address | Adelaide, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Redgrave, 39A Wright Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Pioneer Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On the afternoon of June 10th 1917 he accompanied a reconnaissance party working in front of MESSINES under close observation and continued sniping by the enemy. The Officer in charge was mortally wounded and Private Savery was sent back across the open four times with important messages under heavy fire. On one return trip, although he is of very small stature, he brought back a stretcher for his wounded officer. Throughout the operations he has shown great courage and has set an excellent example.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |