Regimental number | 1631 |
Place of birth | Perth Scotland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Widgiewa, Narrandera, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, James Christie, Belmont, Meagle, Scotland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 56th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/73/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Light Trench Mortar Battery |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Military Medal (Altered to Mention in Corps Orders) Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. The battery was heavily shelled, causing several casualties. He, regardless of the shell fire, assisting in attending the wounded and getting them into safety. He has throughout set a splendid example.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |