Regimental number | 19081 |
Place of birth | Gosford New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Bank accountant |
Address | 'Yanbah', Dooborough, North Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A R Herbert, Reuter's Telegram Company, 5 Moore Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Battalion Quartermaster Sergeant (Provisional) |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 7, Battery 28 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/35/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Quartermaster Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'During the period September 17th to December 31st, 1918, B.Q.M.S. HERBERT has performed continuous good service and set a fine example of devotion to duty. He has been with the battery since its formation and has at all times shown himself thorough and capable in the many exigencies of the campaign. It has been largely owing to his energy and initiative that the unit has been kept well equipped under most trying conditions, resulting in increased efficiency and a readiness for all emergencies.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |