Regimental number | 11944 |
Place of birth | Stoney Point, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farm labourer |
Address | Stoneyford Post Office, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Father, J Everett, Stoneyford Post Office, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | Divisional Ammunition Column 1, Reinforcement 14 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/89/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Artillery Brigade |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Consistent good work and devotion to duty, setting fine example of gallantry and enthusiam. (East of Ypres). Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At WESTHOEK 2nd to 4th October, 1917. These Drivers [EVERETT, 3509 W.T. ROBERTSON and 3984 F.H. GIBBS] have been conspicuous in devotion to their work and horses carrying ammunition in the short time available - setting a fine example of gallantry and enthusiasm. The result of the work of the Drivers was that the Battery had 8,000 rounds on the morning of the attack (4/10/1917) of which they had salvaged 1,000 rounds.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |