Regimental number | 4361 |
Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Painter |
Address | 24 South Street, Ascot Vale, Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Sister, Mabel Barnes, 24 South Street, Ascot Vale, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT RMS Orontes on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work at Broodseinde on 14 October 1917.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 9th October, 1917, at BROODSEINDE this linesman laid a line to the forward posts under extremely heavy fire. In spite of continuous shelling and machine gun fire he spent long periods of time repairing breaks regardless of personal risk and exposure to danger. Owing to his efforts intelligence from our forward posts was able to be quickly transmitted, and the result was conducive to the success of our operations.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |