Regimental number | 4272 |
Place of birth | Beechworth Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Postal employee |
Address | High Street, Beechworth, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J A Peach, High Street, Beechworth, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 7th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal (Altered from Distinguished Conduct Medal) 'Conspicuous courage and initiative in taking charge of Platoon and handling men with great skill under heavy fire.' (Near Ypres 4-5 October 1917). Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
'Near YPRES on 4/5th October 1917, Cpl. PEACH displayed conspicuous courage and initiative. On his Platoon Commander becoming a casualty this N.C.O. took charge and handled his men under heavy fire with great skill. He materially assisted his Company Commander in reorganising behind the objective and when the first objective was reached he rendered invaluable assistance in the reorganisation and consolidation of thre position. His personnel courage under heavy shell fire was an inspiring example to his men.'
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Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |