| Regimental number | 2202 |
| Place of birth | Port Augusta South Australia |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | Ascot Park, South Australia |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 31 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Florence Anne Massey, Ascot Park, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 48th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/65/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations near LE VERQUIER on the 18th September, 1918. When his platoon was opened up on the party from the copse. Corporal Massey quickly go his men into cover and leaving his platoon moved forward into the Copse and located the machine gun. Returning, he led a small party to the flank, and under cover of the platoon fire, successfully smothered this opposition, capturing a machine gun. Reorganising his platoon he led his men forward to the final objective. His courageous and determined conduct helped considerably to overcome the opposition in DEAN COPSE and set a very fine example to the members of his Company.'
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
