Regimental number | 5072 |
Place of birth | Laidley Queensland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Blenheim via Laidley, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ethel Maud Head, Blenheim via Laidley, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 26th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A49 Seang Choon on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work near Mont St Quentin on 2 September 1918.' Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches 'Work at Broodseinde Ridge on 4 October 1917.' Not awarded. Recommendation date: Mention in Despatches 'Work at Broodseinde Ridge on 4 October 1917.' |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack East of MONT ST. QUENTIN near PERONNE on 2nd September 1918, this man was a Runner, and made many very dangerous trips over fire swept country, carrying messages. His bravery was the means of maintaining communication for many hours during the most intense and critical phases of the battle.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |