Regimental number | 168 |
Place of birth | Lincoln England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Nar Nar Goon, Gippsland, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Brent, 71A Princes Road, Kensington, London, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 6th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in an attack. He took command of a party, and attacked an enemy strong point, capturing twenty prisoners and two machine guns. He also rendered valuable assistance in consolidating the captured position, and set a splendid example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |