Edward MORRISON

Regimental number2486
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressUpper Blessington, Tasmania
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation25
Next of kinMother, Mrs J Morrison, Upper Blessington, Tasmania
Enlistment date8 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name12th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/29/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on 24 June 1915
Medals

Distinguished Conduct Medal

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in leading his men in a bombing attack upon the enemy, who were forming up for a counter attack. He afterwards showed great courage in an attack upon a strong point, where he remained in an isolated position, with a small party, until his bombs were exhausted.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219
Date: 20 December 1917

Bar to DCM

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a heavy enemy attack. Though suffering from two wounds, he continued to take up exposed positions and fire rifle grenades and throw bombs on the enemy, inflicting heavy casualties on them. His fine courage and skill greatly inspired the men of his platoon, and caused the enemy attack to be stemmed.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15
Date: 4 February 1919

Date of death22 September 1955
Place of burialCornelian Bay Cemetery