Regimental number | 1850 |
Place of birth | Longford Tasmania |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Postmaster |
Address | Sheffield, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Sister, Miss Aldyth Frankcombe, Paradise, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 40th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 12th October 1917, East of YPRES, he displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. This man, unflinchingly faced all dangers involved in the capture of four enemy strong-points. He led his Section against these pill-boxes with great Gallantry and determination and was mainly instrumental in overcoming enemy opposition in this Area.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |