| Regimental number | 5337 |
| Place of birth | Galica Rumania |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Occupation | Traveller |
| Address | 67 Brewer Street, East Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, B Bercowitch, 67 Brewer Street, East Perth, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Bar to Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'This man displayed great courage, energy and resource during the whole of the operation before REINCOURT on the morning of the 11th April 1917. One Lewis Gun team was entirely annihilated. He filled some empty magazines from the pouches of the dead and went from end dot end of the section of enemy trenches held by us looking for and finding targets. This he did for four hours and did great execution amongst the enemy. When the end came and he was called on to surrender he made a dash for freedom and took his Lewis gun with him. He is recommended for distinction.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 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
