Regimental number | 17041 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Loco blacksmith |
Address | Auburn, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Horner, 17 Union Road, Auburn, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | Army Medical Corps February 1917 Reinforcements |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/99/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Field Ambulance |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. During the operations near CHUIGNOLLES on 23rd and 24th August, 1918, Private HORNER was in charge of a squad of bearers working from the foremost R.A.P. He repeatedly led his men across heavily shelled country to rescue wounded. He showed a fine example of courage and endurance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |