Regimental number | 6083 |
Place of birth | Evansford Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Shearer |
Address | Evansford, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 38 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Severino, Evansford, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 7th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At ARMENTIERES on the night 26th/27th February, 1917, on the occasion of a raid on the enemy trenches by a Composite Battalion of his Brigade, Private SEVERINO displayed great bravery and devotion in rescuing his wounded comrades. He belonged to the left attacking Company, and he returned three times to the enemy wire, which was being heavily barraged by artillery and machine gun fire, and each time brought back with him to our parapet a wounded comrade. (Strength of raiding party - 21 Officers -804 other ranks')'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Amherst Cemetery |