Regimental number | 13815 |
Place of birth | Dembigh Wales |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Male nurse |
Address | Petersham, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs C Morris, c/o Miss Curran, 18 Charles Street, Petersham, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | Army Medical Corps, Special Reinforcements |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/99/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Australian Convalescent Depot |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At 1st AVENUE R.A.P. north of NOREUIL on 3rd May 1917 this N.C.O. had charge of six stretcher squads when a shell burst and scattered his party, and wounded one of his men. Despite the rapid bursting of further shells he dressed the wounded man, organised a stretcher squad and carried him to a place of comparative safety. His escape was marvellous and his conduct showed extreme bravery. Lance Corporal MORRIS is a newly appointed N.C.O. and has shown marked ability and courage in leading bearer parties throughout the recent fighting around BULLECOURT. I specially recommend him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |