Regimental number | 6561 |
Place of birth | Blackall Queensland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Horse breaker |
Address | St. Mary's Street, Isisford, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Mrs Emily Grant, St. Mary's Street, Isisford, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Driver |
Unit name | Infantry Brigade Train 7, Company 17 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/36/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A36 Melbourne on |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while employed as a runner in the operations East of LE VERGUIER on 18th September 1918. He was always the first to volunteer for any dangerous work, and on many occasions delivered his despatches safely despite the heavy shelling. He showed an utter disregard for danger, and set an example to others.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |