| 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: |
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