| Regimental number | 1287 |
| Place of birth | Halls Gap Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Fyans Creek, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, George Folkes, Fyans Creek via Stawell, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Bar to Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Killed in Action |
| Place of burial | Prospect Hill Cemetery (Plot II, Row B, Grave No. 2), Gouy, France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 131 |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On 12th October 1917, East of YPRES, for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. After all Company Runners had been wounded, he volunteered to act as a runner in the Forward Area where the shell-fire was intense. Not only did he do this, but when the men were digging in, he assisted and his courage and cheerfulness were a fine example to all who saw him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 1288 Pte George Allan FOLKES, 39th Bn, returned to Australia, 19 October 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
