| Regimental number | 10241 |
| Place of birth | Leeds, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm hand |
| Address | Boggabilla, Forbes, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, S Banner, Union Hotel, Platt's Common, near Barnsley, Yorkshire, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Sydney, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
| Unit name | Divisional Ammunition Column 2, Reinforcement 2 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/90/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Artillery Brigade |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For gallantry at Nauroy on the night 2-3 October, 1918. He took an urgent message, under heavy fire, in darkness for batteries to move forward. His delivery of this important message, under great difficulties, caused the batteries to provide the necessary artillery fire for the capture of Montbrehain.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty on the morning of 16th April, 1916, at BRESLE. At 1.30 a.m. Gunner BANNER, a runner, alone delivered very urgent despatches to the four batteries ot his Brigade. The night was pitch dark and Gunner BANNER had to pass through heavy enemy shell fire. The prompt delivery of the despatches enabled the Batteries to fire in a most important operation. This man has been a runner for twelve months and on many previous occasions has bravely carried out his duties under heavy fire and has never failed to deliever a despatch.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
