Regimental number | 2672 |
Place of birth | King Edward Scotland |
Other Names | HARDIE, Alex. Gordon |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farm hand |
Address | Sunbury, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Father, Hans Hardie, Burside, Goldwells, Scotland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 2672B |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Conspicuous bravery and attentions to wounded at Pozieres. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Alex spelt Alexander |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry. For several days he carried wounded men night and day under heavy shell fire. He showed a dogged pluck and determination at a time of stress.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |