Regimental number | 2553 |
Place of birth | Barcaldine Queensland |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Carrier |
Address | Fir Street, Barcaldine, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Waine, Fir Street, Barcaldine, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Driver |
Unit name | 3rd Field Company Engineers, Reinforcement 12 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/22/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT RMS Mooltan on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Field Company Engineers |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 8th Oct., 1917 this Driver was in charge of a wagon proceeding to Westhoek east of Ypres.The road near Birr Cross Roads was heavily shelled and all transport in advance unhooked their teams and left the wagons on the road. He succeeded in manoeuvring his wagon safely through the traffic and shelled area and safely delivered his load.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |