Regimental number | 3743 |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Hotel assistant |
Address | Oaklands, via The Rock, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, J Duff, Cootamundra, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 4th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Pioneer Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as Battalion runner, also for consistent good work. (East of Ypres)' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty whilst acting as a Battalion Runner in the vicinity of ZONNEBEKE on the 4th October 1917. Pte. DUFF carried messages continually through many heavy barrages. When the relay man was killed he continued on and delivered the despatched to his Officer in the front line. He has previously done excellent good work. East of YPRES.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |