Regimental number | 18507 |
Place of birth | Dubbo New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Dubbo, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Father, E H Mumford, Dubbo, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Acting Bombardier |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 7, Battery 25 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/35/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Field Artillery Brigade |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 16th September, 1917, at YPRES, this N.C.O. showed exceptional gallantry and set a fine example to the men of the Battery when it was subjected to heavy enemy shell fire. A direct hit was sustained by one gun pit, causing a fire in the camouflage and ammunition, and killing and wounding several men. This N.C.O. rushed into the burning pit and, at great personal risk, assisted to extinguish the flames and to carry a wounded man clear of the position. By his plucky action the gun was rendered safe and a large quantity of ammunition saved from destruction. He showed an absolute disregard for his own safety and exhibited a spirit of keen devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |