Regimental number | 3961 |
Place of birth | Eaglehawk Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Tram conductor |
Address | Korong Road, Eaglehawk, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs E Truesdale, c/o Mrs Evans, Korong Road, Eaglehawk, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 5th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Depot Unit of Supply |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'This man, a Stretcher Bearer, showed great coolness and devotion to duty in the operation of 4th October, 1917, near ZONNEBEKE east of YPRES. Casuaalties were extremely heavy through the enemy barrages of 4th, 5th and 6th and regardless of all danger, this man continued his work in a most effecient and praiseworthy manner. All ranks speak highly of his conduct.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |