Regimental number | 32099 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Unitarian |
Occupation | Boilermaker |
Address | 94 Swanson Street, Erskineville, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 30 |
Next of kin | Father, N T Tiddy, 94 Swanson Street, Erskineville, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | Divisional Ammunition Column 2, Reinforcement 13 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/90/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack in front of VILLERS BRETONNEUX on 8th August 1918. Gunners [29015 H C] COURTNEY and TIDDY ran a line forward in face of heavy shell and machine gun fire and repeatedly patrolled same under heavy shell and machine gun fire in order to maintain communication. During the whole day's operation they acted in a most cool and daring manner, and under exceedingly trying circumstances showed a strong determination to succeed.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |