Regimental number | 24 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Courtney, Wallace Street, Belmont, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 16th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 16th Battalion Promotion date:
Unit: Permanent Supernumerary List |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. During an intense hostile bombardment he moved from post to post encouraging his men. Later, he personally supervised and assisted in the carrying of the wounded some 150 yards across the open to the dressing station.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brother: 893 Pte Edward Weymouth COURTNEY, 12th Bn, returned to Australia, 3 December 1918. |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |