| Regimental number | 727 |
| Place of birth | Lancashire England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Photographer |
| Address | Aegina Street, Mount Hawthorne via Leederville, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, D Gornall, Aegina Street, Mount Hawthorne via Leederville, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 23rd Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work on 10-11 November 1917 near Broodseinde.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry on night 10th/11th November, 1917, in vicinity of BROODSEINDE near YPRES. Whilst in close support, these men [GORNALL and 1252 W.E. QUILL] heard calls for help coming from a demolished and detached machine gun post; in spite of very heavy enemy shell fire they quickly proceeded to the spot, and dug out five injured men. They then guided stretcher bearers to the post and helped to carry the wounded. But for their gallant act the wounded would have remained exposed to very bad weather conditions all night, and their courageous conduct undoubtedly saved the machine gun and crew. Their immediate action and personal disregard of danger was most marked.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
