Regimental number | 4330 |
Place of birth | Charleville Queensland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Rockhampton, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Sister, Miss V Govers, Convent School, Barcaldine, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Valuable services in carrying out several daring and hazardous patrols and obtaining valuable information. (Lagnicourt 15 April 1917). Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At LAGNICOURT, FRANCE, on 15th April 1917, Pte. GOVERS rendered valuable assistance during the operations. He volunteered for and carried out several daring and hazardous patrols returning with valuable information of enemy movements and dispositions,. Later he pushed forward and cleared three dug outs which were occupied by the enemy. His fearless courage and contempt of danger are worthy of very high praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Nambour Cemetery |