Regimental number | 845 |
Place of birth | Rockhampton Queensland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Brush hand |
Address | Baden Powell Street, Rockhampton, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Anne Noah, Baden Powell Street, Rockhampton, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Battalion, G Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 Omrah on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous devotion to duty during the period 16/17th September, 1918, to 11th November, 1918. At VILLERET on the 18th September, 1918, Sergeant NOAH displayed great boldness and initiative when his Officr had become a casualty. Leading his platoon to the attack he observed an enemy machine gun temporarily checking the platoon on his right. He at once moved out and took up a position to engage the strong point. On seeing the dash displayed by this N.C.O. and the troops under his command the enemy totalling about 12 commenced to flee in disorder. They were engaged by Lewis Gun and Rifle Fire and four were killed. On the Line of Exploitation being reached this N.C.O. again displayed great initiative and ability.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |