Regimental number | 4591 |
Place of birth | Beaconsfield Tasmania |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Beaconsfield, Launceston, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Cousin, Miss Smithern, Beaconsfield, Launceston, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 12th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During operations of this Brigade in NOREUIL Sector, 26th March to 7th April, 1917, he carried despatches to and from guns, guided reliefs and rations parties, and by his speedy and reliable work rendered this Company most valuable services during the operations. he has always displayed great coolness under fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |