| Regimental number | 2545 |
| Place of birth | Morwell Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Butcher |
| Address | Morwell, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Thomas Kleine, Morwell, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 59th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/76/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. On 2nd September 1918 at PERONNE he carried important messages from the front line to Battalion Headquarters under very heavy shell and machine gun fire and maintained communication when all other means had failed. On every occasion he had to pass through a gassed area which was under close machine gun fire. Though twice blown up by shells and gassed he carried on and his utter disregard of personal safety and determination set an inspiring example to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
