| Regimental number | 3017 |
| Place of birth | Warracknabeal Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Grocer |
| Address | Mary Jenkin 48 Gwynne Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Jenkin, 489 Lennox Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 59th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During operations on 8th and 9th August 1918 this N.C.O.'s work throughout was of the highest standard. He was in charge of a platoon throughout the day of the eight handling it with skill and determination. On morning of 9th instant forward of HARBONNIERES when the advance was held up by strong opposition this N.C.O. worked his platoon along the flank by the railway line for a distance of 300 yards under heavy machine gun fire. With the assistance of a tank and covering fire he cleared the situation on the right with his platoon forcing the enemy to surrender, killing many and enabling the advance to continue.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
