Regimental number | 3601 |
Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Warehouseman |
Address | East Brisbane, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Eliza Ann Ormerod, Clarendon Street, East Brisbane, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 52nd Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/69/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 49th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Private OMEROD carried out the duties of Battalion Runner during operations from 14th to 16th September 1918 in front of LE VERGUIER North West of ST. QUENTIN. Though he often had to cross heavily shelled areas he never hesitated for a moment and always delivered his messages quickly. His cheerful and gallant behaviour were a splendid example to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |