Regimental number | 806 |
Place of birth | Yarraville Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Painter |
Address | 33 Grey Street, Yarraville, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Mrs L Free, 33 Grey Street, Yarraville, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 5th Battalion, G Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 58th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty and consistent good work. He showed splendid courage and initiative in an attack. On many occasions he displayed great coolness and resource, and proved himself an excellent leader.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |