Regimental number | 3101 |
Place of birth | Wickliffe Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Father, B J Flavell, Moyston, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 21st Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 60th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Commended for action on 12 May 1917 but no recommendation made. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On two occasions he dispersed enemy patrols and captured prisoners and displayed great initiative and skill. During an attack he showed splendid courage and determination, and after the capture of the enemy's trenches he held a post single handed when all his men had become casualties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Portland Cemetery |