Regimental number | 1216 |
Place of birth | Greenfield Scotland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Miner |
Address | Weston, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 32 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Mary Jane Palmer, Hebburn, Weston, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 34th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Work near Bray on 22 Aiugust 1918.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations near BRAY on 22nd August, 1918. Whilst the Company was situated near barrage batteries it was found necessary to report location of the position to Battalion Headquarters. When the Company moved forward he was again called upon to go through a similar barrage and again succeeded in his undertaking. his action showed the highest self sacrifice and by his devotion to duty very important messages were successfully delivered.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |