| Regimental number | 958 |
| Place of birth | Richmond Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | Richmond, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Joseph C Morgan, 12 Wall Street, Richmond, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 39th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'Work near Rosieres on 9 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty near Rozieres, 9 August, 1918. He did magnificent work, dressing and carrying wounded under heavy fire. When all the company bearers had become casualties he organized fresh squads and penetrated through a heavy artillery barrage to a captured casualty clearing station to salve stretchers.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
