| Regimental number | 1941 |
| Place of birth | Barrington Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Sister's Creek, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Chas. Wm. French, Sister's Creek, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Light Horse Regiment, 13th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/8/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1941A |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Warrant Officer (Class I) |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Light Horse Regiment |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry near Tul Keram, on 19 September, 1918. He vigorously led a party of men in a charge, and cut off an enemy crew who were attempting to work a field gun. His action was of a particularly daring nature, and resulted in the capture of over forty prisoners, he himself having only half a dozen men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
