| Regimental number | 1163 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Rockhampton, Queensland |
| Other Names | Francis Webb |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Purser |
| Address | 'Ardclounf', Macedon Street, Sunbury, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | O Faulkner, Sunbury, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Bombardier |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 2, Battery 6 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/30/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Field Artillery Brigade |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During four days' shelling he performed invaluable service in extinguishing no less than fifteen fires which had broken out in his own and three adjacent batteries. The services which he rendered were certainly the means of saving the ammunition and perhaps the guns, of four batteries. He also assisted in removing wounded to a place of safety during hostile shelling, and, as on previous occasions, displayed gallantry of a very high order.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Feuilleaucourt on 3rd September 1918, when the battery position was suddenly shelled and seven men wounded. Though himself suffering from gas, he carried wounded from the gas-filled dug-outs and assisted to carry them to the dressing station, one and half miles away, through heavy barrage. He set a fine example of cool courage to the men of his battery..
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Brothers: 2nd Lt Nevinson Willoughby FAULKNER MC, MM, 46th Bn, returned to Australia, 28 March 1919; Cdr H.W. FAULKNER, RN. |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Wounded in action, 8 May 1915; returned to Gallipoli, remained there until December evacuation. Proceeded to France, 22 March 1916. Wounded in action, 19 July 1916 (foot); 23 August 1917 (back); 29 September 1917. Medals: Military Cross & Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
