| Regimental number | 29 |
| Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Saddler |
| Address | Jubilee Estate, Paddington, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, Jas. Hay Batchelor, Jubilee Estate, Paddington, Brisbane, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
| Unit name | Divisional Signal Company 1 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/11/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A10 Karroo on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Divisional Signal Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: Medaille Militaire Refers 25 April-20 August 1915. Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 29455 (28 January 1916); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 44 (6 April 1917). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He rendered invaluable service during operations in repairing and maintaining communications under heavy fire.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: Medaille Militaire (France) Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 191 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
