Regimental number | 2234 |
Place of birth | Port Pirie South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Blacksmith |
Address | c/o Mr J Edwards, Young Street, Solomontown, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Edith Tomich, c/o Mr J Edwards, Young Street, Solomontown, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 27th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/44/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 27th Battalion |
Fate | Killed in Action |
Age at death from cemetery records | 24 |
Place of burial | Assevillers New British Cemetery (Plot V, Row F, Grave No. 3), France |
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 111 |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Nicholol and Edith TOMICH, Wakefield Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At WESTHOEK 20th September 1917 and 21st September 1917. This man acted as stretcher bearer and displayed great courage and devotion to duty. His behaviour stood out conspicuously amongst the bearers. He denied himself any rest throughout both days and nights, and undoubtedly saved man men from death, who would otherwise have died of wounds. Recommendations have been received from three independent sources concerning this man's conduct.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |