Regimental number | 2528 |
Place of birth | Petersburg South Australia |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Henty, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Tickler Haebich, Jeparit, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 45th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/62/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 45th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Whilst taking part in a counter attack an enemy machine gun was met. This man, realizing the menace, collected five men, and by skilful work, captured it, enabling the attack to reach its objective. He continued doing excellent work until woun ded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |