Regimental number | 2895 |
Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | c/o B H Studley, Nashua, Richmond River, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Height | 5' 7" |
Weight | 144 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, Thomas Whyte, Elderlie, Scotland |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Brisbane, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 25th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At HOOGE, FRANCE, on 20th September, 1917 during the attack on GLENCORSE WOOD, Pte. WHITE showed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Early in the action he had his kness cap knocked off by a shell while acting as Stretcher Bearer; nevertheless he continued to tend wounded and convey them as best he could to the dressing station under heavy shell fire. He continued his work until the Battalion was relieved.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'A30', 5 April 1918; discharged (wounded), Brisbane, 17 October 1918. Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 47 |
Place of burial | Ballina Cemetery, New South Wales |
Sources | NAA: B2455, WHYTE Robert |