| Regimental number | 6329 |
| Place of birth | Brentwood Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Joel Joel, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Oram, Joel Joel, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/5 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'For extreme gallantry and devotion to duty as voluntary stretcher bearer.' (East of Ypres). Recommendation date: Bar to Military Medal 'Work at Herleville Wood on 23 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For extreme gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack on DECLINE COPSE, East of ZONNEBEKE on 26th October, 1917. Throughout the operation as a voluntary stretcher bearer he attended to wounded under heavy shell fire, showing an absolute disregard for his own personal safety, and setting an inspiring example to all who saw him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: Bar to Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 6328 Pte William Albert ORAM, 1st Machine Gun Bn, returned to Australia, 18 July 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
