Regimental number | 1502A |
Place of birth | Casterton Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Dental mechanic |
Address | Casterton, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Father, George Livock, Casterton, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 24th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 1502 |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Staff Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Medical Corps |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in charge of platoon near Bapaume when he led an attack under heavy fire with considerable success.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Near BAPAUME on the night 15/16th March, took command of the platoon when his officer was wounded, and led them with courage and judgment against an enemy strong post. The platoon was under heavy fire from three points but the Sergeant managed to get his officer and some wounded men back, and continued the attack. He displayed throughout remarkable coolness and fine qualities of leadership.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 140 Date: |