| Regimental number | 1951 |
| Place of birth | Barrington Tasmania |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer and Motor-driver |
| Address | Wilmot, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, William French, Wilmot, 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 |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Motor Transport Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'At 3 p.m. on 28th October, 1917, Lorry No. 11751, Drivers TURTON and FRENCH, engaged on carrying road metal to GORDON ROAD, east of YPRES, whilst backing into position for unloading, became ditched, through the side of the road giving way, and at the same time came under heavy shell fire from the enemy. The shelling forced the unloading party to take cover. Showing a total disregard for their personal safety, the abovementioned Sergeant and Drivers set to with shovels and unloaded their lorry and them got it out of the ditch to a place of safety. Whilst this was being done, their position at GORDON ROAD was being subjected to heavy shell fire by the enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 510 Pte Benjamin Mervyn FRENCH, 1st Signal Troop, returned to Australia, 3 March 1916. |
| 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
