Regimental number | 2640 |
Place of birth | Ashburton New Zealand |
Religion | Jewish |
Occupation | Factory manager |
Address | 25 Wuycombe Road, Neutral Bay, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Father, William Sander, 25 Wuycombe Road, Neutral Bay, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 33rd Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Port Napier on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in the vicinity of BELLICOURT-NAUROY, from 29th September to 1st October 1918. Early on the 29th September this N.C.O. was blown up by a shell, and wounded in the leg at the same time. Although badly shaken, he refused to leave his section. Later, owing to heavy casualties among the N.C.Os he assumed the command of his Platoon, and although suffering intense pain, he carried on for two days, not reporting himself until his Company had been relieved. Whilst his Company was holding the front line, his Platoon came under an intense enemy barrage. With utter disregard for personal danger, he succeeded in extricating his men without suffering any losses. Throughout the action, he carried out some very valuable reconnaissance under heavy machine gun fire, previous to his Company taking up a position in the advancing line. The splendid example set by this junior N.C.O. and the tactful manner in which he led and controlled his Platoon at all times were of the utmost assistance to his Company Commander.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |