Regimental number | 1029 |
Place of birth | Newcastle New South Wales |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Ironmoulder |
Address | Clarence Road, New Lambton, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Mrs M Longworth, Clarence Road, New Lambton, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | Field Ambulance 4, Section A |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/47/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A35 Berrima on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Field Ambulance |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty during the evening of 15th October, 1917, east of YPRES. This man was in charge of a bearer squad which worked continuously over a heavily shelled area for nearly 72 hours and the splendid work they did in picking up and evacuating the wounded was largely due to Private LONGWORTH's pluck and good leadership. On 15th October, 1917, during a very heavy bombardment by H.E. and gas shells, he took his squad out and brought in five men who had been wounded and buried in a dug out; thus in all probability saving their lives. The excellent work of this man from 12th/20th October, 1917, is worthy of high commendation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |