Regimental number | 769 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | c/o Mrs. Cavenett, Port Pirie, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. L.A.Cavenett, Port Pirie, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Light Horse Regiment, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/14/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A4 Pera on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Light Horse Regiment |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Noted Arthur Hamilton NR |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in South Australian Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and dash on 22 September, 1918, near Jelbon, whilst in charge of the right flank patrol to a squadron. He located a party of the enemy, about thirty strong, in position behind a cactus hedge. He skilfully manoeuvred on to their flank, and with four men rushed the position. The enemy, consisting of four officers and thirty one other ranks, were captured.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |
Date of death |