Regimental number | 111 |
Place of birth | Bristol England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | E Heath, 16 Ford Street, Barton Hill, Bristol, England |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 11th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry. During an intense bombardment by the enemy on the front line defences they [1911 Robert ADAM; 1910 William BELL; 368 David WALKER] showed great resource and courage and immediately the bombardment was lifted off the parapet, occupied the debris and by fire prevented a raiding party from destroying important underground works in the line.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |