Regimental number | 4336 |
Place of birth | Sydney, New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Joiner |
Address | Wyrupi, Knight Street, Arncliffe, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Height | 5' 9" |
Weight | 175 lbs |
Next of kin | Sister, Miss Hilda Armstrong, Wyrupi, Knight St, Arncliffe, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Holsworthy, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Quartermaster Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Work near Hesbecourt on 18 September 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'In the operations of Hesbecourt, on 18 September, 1918, he showed great courage and able leadership. When his platoon commander was killed, he assumed command, maintaining excellent direction throughout. With his platoon he put out of action two enemy machine guns. On reaching the vicinity of Hargicourt, he, by capable and daring leadership, captured four more machine guns and crews. He rendered very fine service.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 20 Date: |
Sources | NAA: B2455, ARMSTRONG Norman Leslie |