Regimental number | 2037 |
Place of birth | Echuca Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | 'Chandos', Broadmeadows, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, Mr Raymond Frost, 'Chandos', Broadmeadows, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 24th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For conspicuous gallantry near Bapaume, when, though outnumbered, inflicted severe losses on enemy only retiring when bombs ran out. In retiring held enemy at bay by rifle fire, assisting in repelling atack. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Near BAPAUME on the night of the 15/16th March during an attack along an hostile trench, held their ground although greatly outnumbered, inflicting severe losses on the enemy and only retiring, when their supply of bombs ran out. In retiring they held the hostile party at bay by rapid rifle fire, and were subsequently conspicuous in repelling a counter attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 140 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |