| Regimental number | 29124 |
| Place of birth | Wagga Wagga New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Saddler |
| Address | Collins Street, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, B Box, Collins Street, Wagga Wagga, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 16th Battery Australian Field Artillery |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Saddler |
| Unit name | Howitzer Brigade 116 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/136/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Divisional Ammunition Column |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 12th August 1918, between HAMEL and WARFUSEE-ABANCOURT, Saddler BOX found that a fire had broken out amongst 80 rounds of ammunition. He commenced to clear away the shells and loose charges from around the fire working by himself until assistance arrived. One of the shells exploded and blew him out of the pit but he returned immediately.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
