Regimental number | 3171 |
Other Names | MM, DCM |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Hairdresser |
Address | 22 Fairfield Grove, Camberwell, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, W H Little, 22 Fairfield Grove, Camberwell, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 6th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT RMS Osterley on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Altered to Military Medal. Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty while battalion intelligence N.C.O. during an enemy counter attack. When the enemy temporarily succeeded in entering the trench past the bomb block, killing the officer in charge and the N.C.O. Sergeant Little, on his own initiative, reformed the remainder of the party and led them again to the attack. He killed many of the enemy, re-established the position, and cleared up a serious situation. His conduct throughout was a fine example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |