Regimental number | 3694 |
Place of birth | Stourbirdge, England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Carpenter and joiner |
Address | Ballina, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Violet Frances Evans Wright, Tamar Street, Ballina, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Lismore, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 4th Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 9 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/16/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A33 Ayrshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Field Company Engineers |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty. In the neighbourhood of PERONNE, during operations of September 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th and 5th, this Sapper, in daylight, with his Officer reconnoitred the SOMME Valley, and forward from PERONNE towards DOINGT. During the night, his knowledge of the locality 500 yards ahead of the Infantry, has assisted in the successful completion of a track across the SOMME Swamp. Whilst he was removing mines off the PERONNE DOINGT Road, he was wounded. He has throughout, exhibited the highest courage and unflagging energy, setting a fine example to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |