Regimental number | 452 |
Place of birth | Miram, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farm labourer |
Address | Miram, via Nhill, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Father, George Allitt, Miram, via Nhill, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 38th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Proyart 12 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 12th August, 1918, near PROYART while his Battalion, without artillery protection, was advancing by means of patrol fighting, he led patrols and alone, under intense machine gun fire, reconnoitred enemy positions and secured valuable information. His spirit of leadership, courage and devotion to duty inspired all the men of his patrols.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |