Regimental number | 493 |
Place of birth | Stawell Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Baker |
Address | c/o Mrs G Rawson, Ayre Street, Broken Hill, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | John Green, Norseman, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 10th Battalion, H Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Great gallantry and courage in action, also for act of rescue under heavy fire. (East of Ypres 9 October 1917)' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During a raid on the enemy position in CELTIC WOOD east of YPRES on the morning of 9 October 1917, Pte. GREEN displayed great gallantry and courage during the hand to hand fighting his courage and determination were especially noticeable. After the signal to retire had been give Pte. GREEN remained behind and carried his platoon Sgt. who had been wounded to safety, under heavy artillery and machine gun fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 120 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |