Regimental number | 4822 |
Place of birth | Norwich England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Kangaroo shooter |
Address | Charleville, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Aunt, Mrs. Maria Sherwood, 16 Whitcher Street, New Cross, London, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 31st Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'While acting as runner near BROODSEINDE on 21st October, 1917. This man was caught in a barrage when proceeding to the front line with an important message. Although then quite dark, he successfully made his way through the barrage and delivered his message. He showed great presence of mind and courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Albany Creek Crematorium |