Regimental number | 6758 |
Place of birth | Port Stephens New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Selector |
Address | Tarong, Queensland |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs L D Duck, c/o Mrs S A Bennet, Windsor Road, Red Hill, Brisbane, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 15th Battalion, 22nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations near HAMEL WOOD, east of CORBIE, on 4th July, 1918. This man whilst acting as stretcher bearer went forward with the attack dressing the wounded as they fell, and showed great coolness in the face of the enemy's heavy fire. He later carried wounded through machine gun and rifle and artillery fire to the R.A.P. returning to the front line immediately for more wounded. He showed extreme devotion to duty in his untiring efforts to get wounded in and was not deterred by any danger. his determination and courage saved many lives.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |