Regimental number | 2659 |
Place of birth | Normanton Qld |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | School teacher |
Address | Townsville, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Father, C Hurman, Lower Clifton Terrace, Red Hill, Brisbane, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 47th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/64/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At DERNANCOURT South West of ALBERT 27th March 1918. He acted as Company Sergeant Major and did splendid work in assisting to organise the defences. On 5th April during enemy attack he organised and controlled a bombing party and succeeded in ejecting the enemy from our position. he worked up and down the line continuously cheering the men and bandaging the wounded under heavy fire of all kinds. When it was necessary to withdraw he worked splendidly and organised parties to delay the enemy's advance and protect our withdrawal. By his coolness and devotion to duty he proved a tower of strength to the line. He has previously done good work and been recommended.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |