| Regimental number | 2071 |
| Place of birth | London England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert John Osborne, Infirmary Square, Hanel Street, Peckham, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work at Lihons on 10 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry on the 10th day of August 1918 at LIHONS. during the attack, when his platoon was temporarily held up by a strong hostile post, this soldier at great personal risk dashed forward alone, and firing his Lewis Gun from the hip, rushed straight at the enemy post. Despite point blank Machine Gun and rifle fire he gained the post, and leaping in succeeded in shooting with his revolver the eight men of the crew and capturing the gun. he displayed magnificent courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
