Regimental number | 3138 |
Place of birth | Rochester Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Saddler |
Address | Skipton Park, Skipton |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 32 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Alice I Thompson, Skipton Park, Skipton |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
Unit name | 5th Field Company Engineers |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/24/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Company Engineers |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Noted Henry Frederick NR |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Whilst consolidating and constructing an important post he showed great courage and initiative in taking charge of the working party after their officer had been wounded, and completing the work in a most effective manner under heavy fire. His example had a splendid effect upon the men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Skipton Cemetery |