Regimental number | 5112 |
Place of birth | Adelaide South Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Fruit-grower |
Address | Nuriootpa, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Marion Gully, Nuriootpa, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 27th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board A37 Barambah on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative during the advance of this battalion near Bellicourt between the 29th September and 1 October, 1918. When his platoon was moving forward from Bellicourt towards Magny-la-Fosse, on the 29 September, it encountered heavy machine gun fire. In addition, two anti-tank gunners, putting both guns out of action, which were left in our hands.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 20 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |