| Regimental number | 127 |
| Place of birth | Annan Scotland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Miner |
| Address | Pelaw Main, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Rachael Messenger, First Street, Pelaw Main, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 34th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuously good service during the period 16th September, 1918 to 11th November, 1918. This Non Commissioned Officer displayed great coolness and bravery under heavy enemy artillery and machine Gun fire in the attack on the HINDENBURG Line in September, 1918. Sergeant MESSENGER has been with his Battalion for the last two years. In the engagements at MESSINES, ZONNEBEKE and PASSCHENDAELE, he distinguished himself by his fearlessness and complete disregard for personal danger. His work throughout has been consistently fine.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Kurri Kurri Cemetery |