Regimental number | 2335 |
Place of birth | Maryborough Qld |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 277 Punt Road, Richmond, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Agnes Hunt, 277 Punt Road, Richmond, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Osterley on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For marked gallantry during the operations near Geneve on 7-8 October, 1918. He was responsible for a company getting on the jumping off tape in time for the attack, and guided them on to the tape under heavy fire. During the attack, he, at the head of a party, rushed an enemy post, killing several and wounding the remainder of the garrison.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |