| Regimental number | 1961 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Herridge, Waggarandall, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 5th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2A/1TMB |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on GLENCORSE WOOD east of YPRES on 20th September, 1917. He brought up his Mortar in face of strong machine gun fire and put out of action two enemy strong points which were holding up the advance. Later he inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy gathering for a counter attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
