Regimental number | 465 |
Place of birth | Euston New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Fruit grower |
Address | Nichol's Point, Mildura, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Edwards, Nichol's Point, Mildura, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 38th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At ARMENTIERES on the night 26th/27th February, 1917, on the occasion of a raid on the enemy trenches by a Composite Battalion of his Brigade - Private TUTOR, on leaving our parapet, was wounded in the arm by a piece of shrapnel. Notwithstanding his wound he continued with his storming party, in which he was first bayonet man, throughout the whole operation, penetrating with his party to the enemy's third line, and carrying out his duty with courage and devotion. Strength of raiding party - 21 Officers, 604 other ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |