Regimental number | 4286 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Driver |
Address | Aberdeen, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Taylor, Segenhoe Street, Aberdeen, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 20th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 20th September 1917 near WESTHOEK in capacity of a runner he displayed the utmost good judgement and courage throughout the attack. He successfully brought up reinforcements to replace casualties, and continously carried messages to and from the front line and Company Headquarters and through most heavy barrages. he moved fearlessly from position to position under fire from enemy snipers. He set an excellent example to all the men around him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |