Regimental number | 5021 |
Place of birth | Ramdale Western Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Mill hand |
Address | Jarrahdale, Western Australia |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Frances May Hansen, 14 Howard Street, Fremantle, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 28th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work at Westhoek Ridge on 20 September 1917.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. At the attack on WESTHOEK RIDGE on 20th September 1917 - as a stretcher bearer he worked without ceasing under the heaviest fire, and showed absolute disregard for personal safety. His cheery manner helped everyone near him, and he set a really wonderful example.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |