Regimental number | 2332 |
Place of birth | Armidale, New South Wales |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Tailor |
Address | Alberty, Bellevue Street, Kogarah, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Height | 5' 7.5" |
Weight | 137 lbs |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Helen Benson, Alberty, Bellevue Street, Kogarah, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Served in the Queensland Rifles. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 13th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A9 Shropshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches 'For gallant conduct and determination displayed in escaping, or attempting to escape, from captivity.' Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 31759, 30 January 1920; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 38, 29 April 1920. |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Miscellaneous details | Address and Next of Kin Address incorrectly entered on Embarkation Rolls as Bellome Street. |
Sources | NAA: B2455, BENSON Claude Corderoy |