Regimental number | 3339 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 6 Clyde Street, Ballarat West, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Henrietta Harrop, 6 Clyde Street, Ballarat West, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Machine Gun Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the advance was held up and his officer had become a casualty, he brought two guns into ac tion in front of the infantry, and protected the flank under heavy fire until the advance was renewed. He also held up an enemy attacking party at a critical moment, using a captured enemy gun. He showed exceptional skill and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |