Regimental number | 2384 |
Place of birth | Malvern Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Painter |
Address | Avondale, High Street, Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, R Shearwood, Avondale, High Street, Malvern, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Acting Corporal |
Unit name | 21st Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Osterley on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 21st Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917). |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in carrying out reconnaissance against the enemy's line at MALT TRENCH near WARLENCOURT on 25th February, 1917. Much of this work was done during daylight over new ground.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 140 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |