Regimental number | 1838 |
Place of birth | Lower Heyford, Nr. Weedon, Northamptonshire, England |
School | Bliss Endowed School, England |
Age on arrival in Australia | 23 |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Baker |
Address | Rockhampton, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Agnes Furniss,Lower Heyford,'Weeden', North Hants, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 5th Light Horse Regiment, 13th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/10/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | I believe he took a great interest in the Labour movement in Queensland. (L. Furniss, brother) |
Fate | Killed in Action |
Place of death or wounding | Bellicourt, France in 1918 |
Age at death | 28.9 |
Age at death from cemetery records | 28 |
Place of burial | Bellicourt British Cemetery (Plot I, Row B, Grave No. 6), France |
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 17 |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: Alfred and Agnes FURNISS, 29 Ribble Road, Stoke, Coventry, England. Native of Lower Heyford, Hants, England |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'He has commanded a sub-section during the period 25 February 1918 to 16 September 1918, in a very capable and gallant manner. During the attack against Villers-Bretonneux on 24 August, he controlled his sub-section under very heavy shell fire in a cool and courageous manner. He has at all times controlled his sub-section in an excellent manner, and in every action has, by his courage under fire, inspired his detachment and has rendered valuable assistance to his battery commander.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |