| Regimental number | 6341 |
| Place of birth | Brunswick Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Civil servant |
| Address | North Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, George Lumb, 93 Alma Road, North Perth, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 28th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'As stretcher bearers, both these men [LUMB and 4359 C.J. McKENZIE] have rendered excellent service during the whole of the operations from 8th August, 1918 onwards. They have never hesitated to sacrifice themselves in order that the wounded might be attended to. During the attack on the BEAUREVOIR Line, east of AMIENS, on 3rd October, 1918, these men rendered most excellent service in carrying in wounded from the most forward positions under very heavy enemy artillery, machine gun and rifle fire. Though almost exhausted early in the attack they continued to carry wounded, and it was only when every casualty had been attended to that their efforts relaxed. At a time when the demand for stretchers were greater than the supply, these men got many wounded in by carrying them on their backs. Their courage, work, and determination at all times, has not only been a brilliant example to all, but was certainly the means of saving the lives of many comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
