Regimental number | 5203 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Alma Cottage, Auburn Road, Auburn, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Wheeler, Alma Cottage, Auburn Road, Auburn, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 13th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Is a Battalion Runner and prior to and during the advance near ZONNEBEKE on the 26th September, 1917, his work was performed with conspicuous courage and devotion to duty. Constantly throughout the day and night he carried messages over ground swept by shell and machine gun fire and in parts swampy and almost impassable. Undeterred by the heaviest barrage, he could always be relied on when energy and courage were essential.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |