| Regimental number | 1213 |
| Place of birth | Launceston Tasmania |
| School | Invermay State School, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | 15 Robinson Street, Inveresk, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Courtney, 15 Robinson Street, Inveresk, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | Sveral years in the Launceston Artillery |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 26th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Pioneer Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Gained MM. Died Hornsy Military Hospital, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Age at death | 28 |
| Age at death from cemetery records | 28 |
| Place of burial | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 172 |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on BEAUREVOIR Line, north of ST. QUENTIN, on 3rd October, 1918, this N.C.O. had charge of a section of road to be cleared and opened up for advance of Artillery. Despite persistent shell fire and the danger of falling debris from buildings, he cleared the road through the village, allowing the waiting artillery to proceed. His coolness and determination were a fine inspiration to his men until he was severely wounded. This N.C.O. did very gallant work during 3rd/5th October, 1918.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 119 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: William Courtney killed at Bullecourt April 1917. |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
