Regimental number | 6308 |
Place of birth | North Melbourne Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | 64 Dover Street, Newmarket, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs M E Larsen, 64 Dover Street, Newmarket, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 7th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work between Vauvillers and Lihons on 9 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 9th August 1918 during the attack on enemy positions between VAUVILLERS and LIHONS, Private LARSEN did very fine service as a runner and guide, and by his energy and coolness under heavy fire from the enemy successfully delivered important messages. Later he rendered material assistance under heavy Machine Gun fire in collecting and guiding men to their Companies and in rendering first aid to wounded. Although almost exhausted LARSEN still carried on and his work was of inestimable value as an example of courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |