Regimental number | 27108 |
Place of birth | Brisbane Qld |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Engine driver |
Address | Delgilbo, Gayndah Line, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Hurley, Delgilbo, Gayndah Line, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | 9th Field Artillery Brigade, 4th Reinforcement |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Bombardier |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When employed as a runner to his Battery at TOLIO (east of YPRES) on the night of 23rd October, 1917, this gunner successfully carried important despatches for his Battery notwithstanding the intense shell fire through which he had to pass, and during which he was twice blown up by heavy shells. His work throughout has been excellent.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brother: 27107 Gunner Harry Richmond HURLEY, 8th Field Artillery Brigade, returned to Australia, 23 July 1918. |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |