Regimental number | 4310 |
Place of birth | Nhill, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Horse driver |
Address | 23 Gladstone Street, East Perth, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, W Bing, 23 Gladstone Street, East Perth, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 2nd Pioneer Battalion, Reinforcement 12 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/14/6 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty near VILLERS BRETONEUX on 3rd May, 1918. Private BING was in charge of a post which was heavily shelled continuously and his unvarying coolness and resourcefulness undoubtedly saved many casualties among the garrison. When the position was very serious he volunteered to go through a terrific machine gun barrage and deliver a message. His coolness and bravery throughout were admirable and his work worthy of the highest commendation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brother: 4452 Pte George BING, 48th Bn, returned to Australia, 13 April 1919. |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |