Regimental number | 2087 |
Place of birth | Carrieton South Australia |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Port Pirie, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. Mary Ann Stephens, Port Pirie, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, 14th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2087A |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. on the 5th April 1918 during the attack on our Line opposite DERNANCOURT, this Gunner displayed great courage and determination in maintaining telephonic communication between Group headquarters and his Battery throughout the day. He was constantly under heavy shell fire during the day, but continued to repair the lines which were cut very frequently, and kept his Battery in communication with Group headquarters during critical operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |