Regimental number | 1142 |
Place of birth | West Wallsend New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Pumper |
Address | Second Street, South Cessnock, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Father, Robert Harden, Second Street, South Cessnock, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 35th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous devotion to duty during the period 16th September to 11th November 1918. This Non Commissioned Officer set a fine example by his heartlessness and care of his men during the attack on the HINDENBURG LINE on 29th September. He has always been of great assistance to his Officers and comrades, and rendered most valuable and gallant service during the Offensive operations on the SOMME from 8th August, 1918.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |