Regimental number | 1251 |
Place of birth | Glossop England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 27 Hadfield Road, Hadfield, Manchester, England |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sarah Keen, 27 Hadfield Road, Hadfield, Manchester, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 20th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/5 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Light Trench Mortar Battery |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Discharged |
Medals |
Military Medal 'This N.C.O. Whilst in charge of a Stokes Mortar sub-section on the 14th May, 1918, near MORLANCOURT, caused his teams to man the parapet and use their rifles when the enemy advanced very close to his guns. he successfully defended the positions, killing a number of the enemy, until help arrived, and afterwards brought his guns into action for the counter attack under intense enemy barrage. he displayed fine initiative and leadership.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal, Military Medal. |