Regimental number | 1634 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Salesman |
Address | Whitehorse Road, Balwyn, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, Charles Werrett, Whitehorse Road, Balwyn, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Acting Corporal |
Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack when he led a party against a hostile post with the greatest courage and determination. The post was demolished, and 28 prisoners captured, thus allowing the company to carry out its work of consolidation. After the objective had been taken, he rendered invaluable assistance to his C.O. in the organization of working parties and defensive posts, and personally led carrying parties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |