| Regimental number | 2315 |
| Place of birth | North Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Bushman |
| Address | 'Bolton House', Charleville, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Annie Yarra, 249 Dryburgh Street, North Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 3, Military District 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/31/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A22 Rangatira on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the period from 30th August 1918 to 3rd September 1918, near PERONNE, these three men [YARRA, 12538 A.M. HUME, 33928 H.J. McMICHAEL] were acting as runners for Group Headquarters to the Batteries. During this time many despatches had to be delivered to Batteries of the Group. At all times day and night these men moved forward under heavy shell fire to Batteries whose positions were frequently changing and difficult to locate. On the night of the 2nd September 1918 they were required to go through a heavy hostile gas shoot. Their despatches were invariably delivered promptly. Their gallant conduct and constant devotion to duty despite long hours and little sleep naturally assisted in the quick transit of the necessary Artillery orders providing continuous support to the attacking Infantry.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |