Regimental number | 5024 |
Place of birth | Warrnambool Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Smith |
Address | 235 Drummond Street, Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 31 |
Next of kin | Mrs F Nelson, 235 Drummond Street, Carlton, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Farrier Corporal |
Unit name | Light Horse Brigade Train 3 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/100/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A51 Chilka on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Company, Australian Army Service Corps |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Also recommended for Mention in Despatches, 20 September 1917 (not awarded). Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For devotion to duty, unwearying and skilful attention to his work as Farrier Staff Sergeant. Owing to his exceptional ability and keenness, the horses in his Company have always been fit and capable of heavy work under trying circumstances.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |