Regimental number | 1885 |
Place of birth | Ballarat Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Pipe fitter |
Address | 609 Skipton Street, Ballarat South, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Ann Neal, 609 Skipton Street, Ballarat South, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 39th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Orontes on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work near La Flaque on 10th/11th August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallant conduct and devotion to duty on the night of 10th/11th August, 1918, near LA FLAQUE. During the approach march the column was heavily bombed by enemy aircraft, and Private NEAL, who was a stretcher bearer, with the utmost coolness and disregard to personal welfare, ventured onto the heavily bombed road and greatly assisted in the supervision and evacuation of the casualties. His example and courage were of the greatest value in maintaining control and enabling the march to be continued. He displayed utter disregard to danger and directed the care of the wounded with despatch and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |