Regimental number | 4459 |
Place of birth | Ballarat, Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Miner |
Address | Robert Street, Plattsburg, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs G Druery, Robert Street, Plattsburg, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Meritorious Service Medal Work from 25 February to 16 September 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty from 25 February to 16 September 1918. He set a splendid example to his comrades, both under fire and out of the line. As a leader, he inspires his men with the greatest confidence, and spares himself no effort in looking after their welfare at all times.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |