Regimental number | 1246 |
Place of birth | Coleraine Victoria |
Religion | Protestant |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Wallacedale, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, John Osborn, Wallacedale via Condah, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 23rd Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He rallied part of his platoon in the open under fire. Though twice wounded he remained with his men till ordered away.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brother: 1247 Pte John Alex OSBORN, 23rd Bn. |