Regimental number | 6766 |
Place of birth | Wagga Wagga New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Assistant chemist |
Address | 23 Campbell Street, Paddington, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Lily Atherton, 23 Campbell Street, Paddington, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 8th Infantry Brigade, 8th Field Ambulance Sections B and C |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Field Ambulance |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 24.9.17 this private displayed great heroism and disregard of personal danger while carrying wounded from HOOGE TUNNEL to BIRR CROSS ROADS. When this area was under an intense enemy bombardment. On the morning of the 24.9.1917 a man was wounded about 150 yards from the Post at which he was stationed. With a companion he at once went to his assistance and in spite of heavy shelling he brought him into the dressing station, and subsequently carried him to the next post.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |