Regimental number | 4430 |
Place of birth | Crookwell New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Central Bucca, via Coffs Harbour, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, Mr W H Amps, Central Bucca, via Coffs Harbour, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (altered to Military Medal) Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'South West of METEREN this N.C.O. showed conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty during the operations on night 23rd/24th June. He was in charge of a section detailed for mopping up, after the platoon arrived at its objective. AMPS was told to get in touch with the EWE FARM platoon. On moving his party forward he was fired on and bombed by enemy post and wounded, he immediately rushed the post, killing 2 of the enemy and taking the fourth prisoner. He showed great courage and dash and set a splendid example to his men throughout the operation. He was subsequently evacuated.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Albany Creek Crematorium |