Regimental number | 4374 |
Place of birth | Elsternwick, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Engine driver |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Arrabella Bowler, 14 Stawell Street, Burnley, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 21st Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Orontes on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in re-organizing the company, together with another N.C.O., after all the officers had become casualties, and leading it forward to the final objective. On another occasion, after all the officers were casualties, he established his men in a most forward position, and hung on, under heavy fire, until ordered to withdraw after dark.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |