Regimental number | 5651 |
Place of birth | Baumber England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Teranna Street, North Lismore, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 33 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs J M Houlden, Teranna Street, North Lismore, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Driver |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 3, Reinforcement 11 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/31/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Artillery Brigade |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on our line opposite ALBERT and DERNANCOURT on 5th April 1918. When badly wounded and while he was being dressed he continued to control the fire of his gun. He set a fine example of courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |