Regimental number | 11917 |
Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Horse dealer |
Address | Police Station, Tallarook, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Father, J Asker, Police Station, Tallarook, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | Divisional Ammunition Column 1, Reinforcement 14 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/89/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Warrant Officer (Class I) |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For good work during the period 16-17 September to 11 November 1918. He displayed great energy in insuring rapid delivery of ammunition to battery positions under heavy fire. Throughout he showed great gallantry and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |