| Regimental number | 5208 |
| Place of birth | Wagga Wagga New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Tumbarumba, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Father, R W Doughty, Tumbarumba, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT SS Makarini on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Mont de Merris near Strazeele, Francxe on 14 April 1918. Recommendation date: Bar to Military Medal Work at Chuignes on 23 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At CHUIGNES, France on 23rd August, 1918, for conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty in an attack and whilst waiting with his Company for our Artillery barrage to lift, he saw a party of Germans moving from a Trench to the rear. Without hesitation he called to his men to follow, rushed forward through our own barrage, and captured fifteen of the enemy single handed. His initiative on this and later occasions was most marked. His energy and good leadership is beyond praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: Bar to Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Tumbarumba Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
