Regimental number | 3097 |
Place of birth | Glebe, New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 24 Park Road, Glebe, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Gray, 24 Park Road, Glebe, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 20th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
MSM Recommendation date: |
Other details from Roll of Honour Circular | Born, 1 August 1890 |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For meritorious service and devotion to duty. At WESTHOEK, east of YPRES, on the 12th October, 1917. This N.C.O. was engaged with his Platoon on the construction of a light railway. his Platoon Commander was wounded and there were six other casualties owing to heavy enemy shelling. Corporal GARY re-organised the party, carried on the work, and kept the men busy during the shelling, setting throughout a fine example of courage. He showed generally on his work in the YPRES Sector, September and October, 1917, a high standard of courage, his first thought was always of his work, and by his words of encouragement he inspired his men to greater efforts.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |