Regimental number | 2360 |
Place of birth | Yarraville Queensland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Chetwynd, Casterton, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E M Griffith, Chetwynd, Casterton, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 18th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Westhoek on 20 September 1917. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On September 20th near WESTHOEK this N.C.O. did most excellent work during the whole operation. During some heavy shelling he was wounded in two places but remained on duty until the situation was cleared, continuing to command his detached post. He did not leave until ordered to the rear. His example was one displaying great courage and soldierly spirit.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 75 |
Place of burial | West Wyalong Cemetery, New South Wales |