Regimental number | 6879 |
Place of birth | Ipswich England |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Randolph Avenue, Fullarton, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ellen Lemon, Randolph Avenue, Fullarton, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 8th Infantry Brigade, 8th Field Ambulance Sections B and C |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Field Ambulance |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night of September 25-26 in POLYGON WOOD this man displayed exceptional courage - under the worst conditions he assisted in carrying wounded .........the enemy Barrage. This Barrage was such that it seemed impossible for a man to pass through it alive. Throughout the action his gallantry and devotion to duty were such as to set a very fine example and ..............helped with this prompt evacuation of the wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 54 |
Place of burial | AIF Cemetery, West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |