| Regimental number | 3078 |
| Place of birth | Hobart Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Barman |
| Address | Hobart, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, William New, Murray Street, Hobart, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work near Bray on 24 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Near BRAY, on 24th August, 1918, this soldier was conspicuous for his gallantry and devotion to duty. At the final objective, he was one of a bombing party to mop up two machine guns, which were giving trouble to the advancing troops. He captured several prisoners and single handed attacked three Germans. One of these fired at him, the bullet piercing his steel helmet and cutting his scalp. Although badly shaken he bombed the enemy out and remained on duty helping in the consolidation. It was only when he was ordered to go to the Dressing Station by his Platoon Commander that he reluctantly went out. He set an excellent example of initiative and personal courage to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
