| Regimental number | 6374 |
| Place of birth | N/A New Zealand |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Tottenham, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, G R Orr, Woodlands, Tottenham, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 18th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty during operations against MONT St. QUENTIN, near PERONNE, on 31st August 1918. His platoon was holding an isolated position the flank of another unit. A party of the enemy succeeded in getting into a position 25 yards off, and tried to bomb them out. Private ORR took his Lewis gun to an exposed position on the flank and although subjected to heavy rifle fire, destroyed the enemy Machine gun that they had mounted and inflicted heavy casualties. he kept up covering fire, which enabled the party to move forward and mop up the enemy post. by skilful handling of his Lewis Gun and by his personal courage he assisted materially in clearing up a dangerous position.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Woronora Crematorium |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
