Regimental number | 3232 |
Place of birth | Wauchope New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Wauchope, Hastings River, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, W J Andrews, Wauchope, Hasting River, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 1st Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Work at Chipilly, on the Somme, on 9 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. A Unit on the left flank was held up while attacking a village, and he was one of a patrol of six who crossed the river to render assistance. He carried out daring patrol work and located enemy posts, and took a prominent part in the capture of a strong enemy post which yielded one officer and 31 other ranks and seven machine guns. He later did valuable work in using the captured guns against the enemy. Altogether his party accounted for one officer, 71 other ranks and nine machine guns. He did splendidly, and showeds great courage and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 78 |
Place of burial | Wauchope Cemetery, New South Wales |