Regimental number | 2790 |
Place of birth | St Columb Major England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 24 Suffolk Street, Paddington, Moree, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Mother, F V Bice, Fore Street, St Columb Major, Cornwall, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 13th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'This man greatly distinguished himself on night of 4th/5th February, 1917, in the capture of STORMY TRENCH north east of GUEUDECOURT. During the counter attack against our left flank he immediately took charge of a bombing post when the N.C.O. was wounded. He took up his position on an elevated portion of the trench, at great personal risk and by his coolness and keen observation, and accurate fire direction greatly assisted in repelling and breaking up the attack. This man is extraordinarily brave, and expert in all his duties. I recommend him most strongly for distinction.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |