Regimental number | 622 |
Place of birth | East Ham England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Bushworker |
Address | c/o E L Farris, Bridgetown, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Farris, Bridgetown, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 28th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Electrical, Mechanical Mining & Boring Company |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal For general gallantry and devotion to duty particularly at Bullecourt, when he did good work during the bombing attack, and on a number of occasions helped matrially to defeat the enemy. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *rank could be wrong on photocopy |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He showed splendid courage and determination in an attack, and has always set a magnificent example to his men'.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |