| Regimental number | 3741 |
| Place of birth | Launceston, Tasmania |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Warehouseman |
| Address | 34A Charles Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, D E Emms, 34A Charles Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | 23rd Australian Army Medical Corps |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | Infantry Brigade 7, Field Ambulance 7, Section C |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/50/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Medical Corps |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For good service and devotion to duty in the theatre of war from 26th February, 1917 to 20th September, 1917, particularly during the active operations of NOREUIL, April, 1917 - BULLECOURT April 1917 - and MESSINES June, 1917. As Warrant Officer, General Duties, his work has been continuous, resulting in the efficient performance of their duties by all his junior ranks. He has shown remarkable energy and ability on all occasions. Awarded Military Medal during operations at MOUQUET FARM, September, 1916.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
