Regimental number | 2648 |
Place of birth | Pymble New South Wales |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Butcher |
Address | Pittwater Road, St Ives, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs R Gaukrodger, Pittwater Road, St Ives Pymble, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 18th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Consoicuous bravery and devotion to duty in carrying messages in action since March 1916. Splendid example to other runners of Battalion. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has performed most valuable service as a runner, and has at all times displayed the greatest courage and coolness under fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |