Regimental number | 11517 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Blacksmith |
Address | Clissold Parade, Campsie, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Mrs E T Neville, Clissold Parade, Campsie, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | 5th Field Artillery Brigade, Reinforcement 3 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/33/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Artillery Brigade |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work at Zonnebeke on 22 October 1917.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On the 22nd October, 1917, at ZONNEBEKE (east of YPRES) hostile shell fire ignited a number of Howitzer charges at the battery position. Gunner NEVILL at great personal risk and despite heavy shelling extinguished the fire thereby preventing the fire spreading to the adjacent ammunition. His coolness and pluck undoubtedly saved casualties to his comrades and the destruction of the ammunition and guns.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |