| Regimental number | 1161 |
| Place of birth | Willemabrina N/A |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Clark Street, Hamilton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, Henry Johns, Clark Street, Hamilton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work at Broodseinde on 4 October 1917.' Recommendation date: Mention in Corps Routine Orders Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty. On 4th October, 1917, during the attack at BROODSEINDE he acted as a stretcher bearer and continued for hours to carry wounded to the rear quite regardless of heavy fire and personal risk. He then returned to the front line positions and acted as one of the garrison of a post. He following day he resumed stretcher bearing and his courage and coolness under fire and power of endurance proved to have a great influence on all he came into contact with.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
