Regimental number | 1309 |
Place of birth | Seymour, Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Nullawill, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mrs A J Burke, Bullabul, via Inglewood , Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Battalion, G Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Machine Gun Company |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (Awarded) Conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while carrying ammunitionand rations under heavy fire. (East of Ypres 20-23 September 1917). Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations east of YPRES 20/23rd September, 1917, for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while carrying rations and ammunition up to the forward group in front of HOOGE. On several occasions he showed great initiative in overcoming difficulties and set a fine example to the remainder of the pack column. By his good judgement he saved casualties in his detachment.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |