Regimental number | 896 |
Place of birth | Moree New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer and carrier |
Address | Kurrajong, Boomi, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, J Wallis, Boomi, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 33rd Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations near BRAY on 22nd August, 1918. Lance Corporal WALLIS was in charge of a lewis gun section. He led his man with splendid courage and dash, and handled his gun with great skill. Although gassed at the first objective, he continued to advance, and rendered timely assistance by giving covering fire. He established posts forward of our line, and covered the consolidation. He did especially fine work against the counter attacks and materially assisted in inflicting heavy casualties and defeating the enemy's attacks. He displayed the greatest courage, initiative and leadership throughout the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brother: 982 Corporal Clifford Limen WALLIS, 33rd Bn, died of wounds, 23 July 1917. |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |