Regimental number | 380 |
Place of birth | Kent England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Butcher |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Bertha Hutchings, Derry Down, Orpington, Kent, England |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'This N.C.O. was in charge of No. 2 Platoon and during the operations on the 26th September, 1917, near ZONNEBEKE, did extraordinarily good work. During the attack he led his Platoon with great gallantry and initiative, and during the consolidation of the Red Line, he was everywhere, urging and encouraging the men to do their utmost. In a addition to his ordinary duties he found time to attend to the wounded. During the attack single handed he accounted for several Germans who he killed, and took some six prisoners. His work throughout was of first class quality and he is recommended for distinction.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |