Regimental number | 522 |
Place of birth | Ipswich Queensland |
Religion | Baptist |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Tallebudgera PO, Tallebudgera via Burleigh, South Coast Line, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Emma Voigt, Tallebudgera PO, Tallebudgera via Burleigh, South Coast Line, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | Machine Gun Company 12, Reinforcement 8 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/17/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During operations East of MESSINES from 7th to 12th June 1917. For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty whilst carrying important messages under heavy shell fire, and also for continuing on duty although wounded. He was severely wounded at a later date whilst on duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |