Regimental number | 3831 |
Place of birth | Shepparton Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Carpenter |
Address | Maud Street, Shepparton, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, T J Kittle, Shepparton, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 8th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on BROODSEINDE RIDGE east of YPRES on 4th October, 1917, Pte. KETTLE did splendid work as Rifle Grenadier. He lent assistance at numerous points where enemy posts were holding out, and on one occasion knocked out an enemy Machine Gun and rushing up, captured the crew (three men) who were trying to bring another gun into position.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |