Regimental number | 230 |
Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Leather dresser |
Address | Croxton, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 30 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Eliza Birch, 26 Scott Street, Croxton, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 37th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 37th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 4th October 1917, East of YPRES, he displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty under fire in action. Throughout the attack, and under the heaviest fire, this N.C.O. did consistently good work and showed great ability and coolness in keeping his Section together and reorganising it when necessary. Although his Section was in a part of the Line where the fire was intense and casualties severe, it carried on without confusion chiefly owing to the confidence which he inspired. He showed unusual power as a leader.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Traralgon Cemetery |