Regimental number | 2263 |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Mechanic |
Address | 59 Wilson Street, Newtown, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, Mr George Henry Weatherby, Cooma Street, Yass, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 53rd Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/70/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A44 Vestalia on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and resource at Peronne on 1 September, 1918. During the attack an enemy field gun was captured, with a large supply of ammunition. This man helped another to work the gun, and brought fire to bear on a quarry where the enemy were assembling and inflicted severe casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: |