Regimental number | 3736 |
Place of birth | Holbrook New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Holbrook, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, Charles Christie, Boulder Street, Holbrook, Culcairn, New South Wales |
Previous military service | 44th Infantry |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 55th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/72/5 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations at PERONNE on 1st and 2nd September 1918. This man showed remarkable courage and coolness under the most trying circumstances. An attacking party were held up by heavy enemy Machine Gun fire, and this man with a Lewis Gun went forward with all disregard for his own personal safety and got his gun into a position where he could obtain effective fire and succeeded in silencing an enemy Machine Gun and allow the advance to continue. he remained in front until ordered to return by his Company Commander. His coolness and daring throughout are worthy of the highest praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |