Regimental number | 3071 |
Place of birth | Darnum, Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Hillend via Moe, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, J A Bourchier, Hillend via Moe, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 2nd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 7 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/14/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Pioneer Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 5th October, 1918 near MONTBREHAIN, north of ST. QUENTIN, he held the objective with his section under heavy point blank fire directed by the enemy from a strong post about 350 yards distant, until artillery fire subdued the enemy and allowed these men to dig in. This Corporal's tenacity in 'handing on' and his brave example to his men largely contributed to the retention of initial gains of ground.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |