Regimental number | 1323 |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Overseer |
Address | Kickabil, Condoblin, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, Charles Beechworth King, Kickabil, Condoblin, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 1st Light Horse Regiment, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/6/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A4 Pera on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1323A |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Field Artillery Brigade |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On 14th October 1917, on the YPRES MENIN Road this Driver showed great courage and determination in going through heavy shell fire and delivering ammunition by pack transport to his Battery, thus setting a fine example to his comrades. The work of this Driver since commencement of the operations on 20th September, 1917, has been constantly marked by similar conduct.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Macquarie Park Cemetery |