Regimental number | 2885 |
Place of birth | Ballarat Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Motor driver |
Address | 'Studleigh', 53 Ocean Beach, Manly, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 36 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Fanny Thomas, Smythes Road, Ballarat, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 36th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/53/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 36th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Medaille Militaire 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the operations on 12th/17th October 1917 this soldier was a Despatch Runner, and throughout terrific bombardments carried out his duties with admirable coolness and determination. Finding his Officer wounded during the battle, he dressed his wounds under heavy fire, and, despite the fact that the officer was again twice wounded on route, persistently supported him until he reached the Dressing Station. But for his gallant action the officer must, without doubt, have lost his life.'
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Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Medaille Militaire, British War Medal, Victory Medal |