Regimental number | 3102 |
Place of birth | Ballarat Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Hairdresser |
Address | Yeulba PO, Yeulba, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Sister, Miss Louise Morris, Hamilton, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 26th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At NONE BOSSCHEN near WESTHOEK on 30th September, 1917, for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. The enemy shelled area heavily all day frequently breaking the lines. Private MORRIS went out and repaired the lines and it was due to his good work that communications was maintained.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |