Regimental number | 1694 |
Place of birth | Cairns Queensland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 'Sidcombe', Kerris Road, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Jane Jarman, 'Sidcombe', Kerris Road, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 26th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Altered to Military Medal ) Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This man went forward under heavy shell fire during the attack on POLYGON WOOD on 20th September 1917, and established forward dumps. He showed initiative, determination, and his exceptional bravery set a fine example to the party of men of whom he was in charge.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Cairns Civil Cemetery |