Regimental number | 2870 |
Place of birth | Cornwall, England |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Storeman |
Address | Mary Street, Morningside, Brisbane, Queensland |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 33 |
Height | 5'2.25" |
Weight | 156 lbs |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Florence Solomon, Mary Street, Morningside, Brisbane, Queensland |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 25th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Josiah and Hannah SOLOMON |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At VILLERET on the 18th September, 1918, Private SOLOMON while out on a daylight patrol, located an enemy sniper who was inflicting casualties on the front line garrison. On his own initiative, he crawled along and engaged the sniper and killed him. Continuing further he came in contact with three of the enemy who were about to place a machine gun into position. He engaged the crew, killing them all, and bringing the gun back with him. Early in the advance, this soldier was slightly wounded, but carried on volunteering for all work which required great personal courage. The behaviour of this soldier coupled with his great adaptability to all circumstances was an inspiration to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Suffolk', 12 April 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 5 June 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 30 July 1919. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 41 |
Place of burial | Bulimba Cemetery, Brisbane, Queensland |
Sources | NAA: B2455, SOLOMON James Varcoe |