Regimental number | 2271 |
Place of birth | Omeo Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Pastrycook |
Address | Richmond, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, Ernest Daniel Ward, 2 Rooney Street, Richmond, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 39th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Near WARNETON, during a raid on the enemy trenches on night 30th November/1st December, Private WARD showed great gallantry and devotion to duty. He was in charge of the telephone taken across to enemy parapet, with Lieutenant C.J.A. RAMSAY. On arrival at enemy wire, a shell exploded, blowing up WARD and scattering the party. In spite of this, he established communication back to D.C. Raid. He then put a man in charge of the telephone and searched for Lieutenant RAMSAY whom he found mortally wounded. Strength of raiding party - 4 officers and 82 other ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |