Regimental number | 645 |
Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Mollison Street, Kyneton, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs L B N King, Mollison Street, Kyneton, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 7th Battalion, F Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 645A |
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 12th October 1917, East of YPRES, he displayed conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty in action. This N.C.O. led a Platoon with great courage and ability. Under very heavy enemy shell and Machine Gun fire, he set a fine example to his men and inspired them all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |