| Regimental number | 26 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Hamilton, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Telegraph operator |
| Address | Sedgwick Street, Hamilton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | W.H. Bucknall, Sedgwick Street, Hamilton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | Divisional Signal Company 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/11/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Divisional Signal Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Conspicuous gallantry in repairing lines under heavy fire. (Polygon Wood on 20 September 1917)' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on POLYGON WOOD on 20th September, 1917 Sapper BUCKNALL displayed conspicuous gallantry as a linesman. At a critical time a telephone line connecting two important stations was cut by shell fire and he volunteered and repaired same when the enemy barrage was heaviest. As a result of his efforts most import information concerning the operations was telephoned to the rear.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Discharge date |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
