Regimental number | 61 |
Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Striker |
Address | 24 Whitehall Street, Footscray, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | H R Harding, 24 Whitehall Street, Footscray, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 14th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified (Military Medal?) Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Hebuterue on 29th March 1918. This N.C.O. organised and led a bombing party to the attack at very short notice showing exceptional ability and initiative in the handling of his party. Against, superior numerical odds and in a trench well swept, by an enemy machine gun he carried on with fine dash until wounded at the head of his party.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |