Regimental number | 49 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Victoria |
Other Names | AHRENS |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Sleeper hewer |
Address | Dwellingup, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs K Ahearne, Yarram, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, B 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 | Captain |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Recommendation date: Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company in the attack, and after clearing up all the objectives allotted to him he supervised under heavy shell fire, the consolidation of the right sector of the line. When the enemy put down a heavy barrage on one of his posts he saved many casualties by gallantly going into the barrage and leading his men forward in advance of the post. His tireless energy and personal example did much to maintain the spirits of his men under heavy fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |