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Joseph William WHITE

Regimental number6368
Place of birthBunbury Western Australia
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationFarm hand
AddressPerth, Western Australia
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation23
Next of kinFather, J White, Northam, Western Australia
Enlistment date15 February 1915
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit nameAustralian Army Service Corps 16th Company
AWM Embarkation Roll number25/104/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on 22 May 1915
Rank from Nominal RollDriver
Unit from Nominal Roll16th Company, Australian Army Service Corps
FateReturned to Australia 21 June 1919
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'For gallant conduct and devotion to duty in the Field, whilst in the YPRES Sector, during the months of October and November, 1917. This Driver was on duty from the 4th October to 11th October, 1917, in charge of a G.S. Wagon and horses, conveying wounded from SANS SOUCI, Sheet 28. J.2.s.8.6. to MENIN ROAD Dressing Station, and on many occasions owrked from 7 p.m. until 8 a.m. the following morning, frequently under heavy shell fire. His initiative and coolness on all occasions under fire, has set an inspiring example to all. His conduct has always been of a most exemplary character.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 173
Date: 7 November 1918

Family/military connectionsBrother: 6367 Driver Michael Charles WHITE, 16th Company, Australian Army Service Corps, died, 29 January 1917.

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