Regimental number | 1701 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Ironturner |
Address | Boundary Road, Midland Junction, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Anne Elizabeth Emery, Boundary Road, Midland Junction, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 28th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Work near Villers-Bretonneux on 8 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an advance he rushed a trench occupied by the enemy, and alone captured thirty two prisoners. Later, he rushed a machine gun post, capturing its five occupants and a gun. He also directed a tank to another strong point, which was destroyed. He set a brilliant example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |