Regimental number | 3966 |
Place of birth | Ballarat Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Soft goods |
Address | 213 Wendouree Parade, Ballarat, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, W A Tweedie, 213 Wendouree Parade, Ballarat, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 6th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Pte. TWEEDIE was on duty on Lewis Gun when attack was made. Though severely wounded in neck and back by enemy bomb, he handled his gun quickly and with cool deliberation and accuracy, not leaving his gun till enemy had been dispersed.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |