Regimental number | 3120 |
Place of birth | Bundaberg Queensland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Articled law clerk |
Address | Holywood, Gregory Terrace, Brisbane, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, Fredk. Wm. Payne, Bundaberg, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 26th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Has performed consistent good work and shown great devotion to duty, as a Platoon Sergeant. His fine example in the front line at POZIERES on 5th/6th August, 1916, until dangerously wounded in the head, was of great value.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |