| Regimental number | 1217 |
| Place of birth | Arcadia Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Arcadia East, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, Thomas William Kay, Arcadia East, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 37th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 7th/8th and 9th June, 1917, during operations south of MESSINES, this N.C.O. did excellent work in the supervision and conducting of carrying parties to the GREEN LINE after his senior N.C.O.s had become casualties. During the entire period he showed great leadership and resource, and displayed great courage whilst under heavy enemey shell fire. His action ensured the supply of fighting material for the advanced troops.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
