Regimental number | 2370 |
Place of birth | Cranbrook, Western Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Cranbrook, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Selina Dunn, Cranbrook, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 28th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work at Westhoek on 20 September 1917. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty. At the attack on WESTHOEK RIDGE on 20th September 1917 - as No. 1 of a Lewis Gun team he worked without ceasing, and showed fine judgement in using his gun. On an advanced post, and under heavy sniping fire he protected the men, digging and inflicting numerous casualties on the enemy. He assisted in the capture of an enemy patrol and at all times showed absolute disregard of personal safety.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Family/military connections | Cousin: 1825 Pte Charles Thomas GILLAM, 44th Bn, died of wounds, 3 April 1918. |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |