Regimental number | 3493 |
Other Names | William John |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Miner |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Bessie Curtis, 257 McCrae Street, Bendigo, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 21st Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 57th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'East of Bullecourt during the period 10th/13th May 1917 Private Curtis showed great courage and resource under heavy shell fire. he is one of the Stretcher Bearers of his Company, and during constant bombardments of our trenches he carried wounded from the front line to the dressing station through heavy enemy barrages. His conduct was of the highest order and set a fine example of fearlessness to other bearers. he was undoubtedly the means of saving many lives.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Bendigo Cemetery |