Regimental number | 1852 |
Place of birth | Marong Vic |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Narong, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, Daniel Albert Hollingworth, Narong, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 38th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Orontes on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 12th October 1917, Est of YPRES, he displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. This soldier was employed as a Runner between Battalion Headquarters and the front line, and did exceedingly good work carrying messages during most severe bombardment. On his return journey from the front line, he used to assist in carrying back wounded. His courage and cheerfulness in danger were an inspiration to others.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: Croix de Guerre (France) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, Croix de Guerre, British War Medal, Victory Medal |