Regimental number | 305 |
Place of birth | London England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Masseur |
Address | Fords Creek, Tallawany, via Gong Gong, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 34 |
Next of kin | J H Frith, 56 Springficed Road, New Southgate, London, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | 4th Battalion, Machine Gun Section |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board A14 Euripides on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations on 12-23 April 1918 at Strazeele, France. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He so successfully organized and supervised carrying parties and dumps throughout a very difficult period, and constantly under heavy enemy shelling, that companies were never kept waiting for the requirements. His example of coolness and determination had a very good effect upon all those with whom he came in contact.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |