Regimental number | 1317 |
Place of birth | Leichhardt New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Blacksmith |
Address | 14 Kennedy Street, Leichhardt, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Kate McRitchie, 7 Allen Street, Pyrmont, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 15th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Is recommended for his devotion to duty coolness and courage on the night of 1st/2nd September, 1916. He formed one of the party digging portion of the assembly trench for the 13th Brigade attack, 100 yards in rear of the firing line east of MOUQUET FARM. During the night he did more than his share of work, and on several occasions was of valuable assistance in observation and scouting work which he carried out under heavy artillery fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |