Regimental number | 931 |
Place of birth | Bunbury Western Australia |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Painter |
Address | Bunbury, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Arthur North, Bunbury, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 11th Battalion, H Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Trench Mortar Battery |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Presented to War Memorial |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the enemy made a strong counter attack, he worked his gun with great courage until the enemy were within ten yards of his position. He covered the retreat of his men carrying the mortar, with bombs, and by his gallantry and coolness succeeded in saving the gun and crew.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |