Regimental number | 6368 |
Place of birth | Bunbury Western Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farm hand |
Address | Perth, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, J White, Northam, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Driver |
Unit name | Australian Army Service Corps 16th Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/104/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Company, Australian Army Service Corps |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
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: |
Family/military connections | Brother: 6367 Driver Michael Charles WHITE, 16th Company, Australian Army Service Corps, died, 29 January 1917. |