Regimental number | 189 |
Place of birth | Horwich England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Teamster |
Address | Wood, Point, Murray Bridge, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Eliza Ann Gilbert, 54 Delaways Road, High Crumpsall, Manchester, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 10th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During operations East of MESSINES from 7th to 12th June 1917. For building his machine gun emplacement whilst under heavy artillery fire, and by his coolness, bravery and soldierly bearing, kept up the spirits of his men, setting a fine example to all around him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Cheltenham Cemetery, Adelaide, South Australia |