| Regimental number | 5708 |
| Place of birth | Campbelltown New South Wales |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Railway clerk |
| Address | Broughton Street, Campbelltown, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, G Kershler, Broughton Street, Campbelltown, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A46 Clan Macgillivray on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Regimental Quartermaster Sergaent |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Infantry Brigade Headquarters |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31089 (31 December 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 (23 May 1919). Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'Is brought to notice for particularly good and useful work during the period 17th September, 1918 to 31st December, 1918. He is a member of the Brigade Headquarters Orderly Room staff, and he has always performed his duties, often under trying circumstances, cheerfully and to the satisfaction of all concerned. During the latter days of the fighting when Brigade headquarters was constantly on the move, this non-commissioned officer's work was beyond praise. He has seen long service with the Brigade and his work throughout has been consistently good, both in and out of the line. he is recommended for distinction.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
