Regimental number | 1234 |
Place of birth | Casterton, Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Farm labourer |
Address | Casterton, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Lousie Black, Casterton, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 39th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 4th October 1917, East of YPRES, he displayed conspicuous Gallantry and devotion to duty in action. This man was No. 1 of a Lewis gun team and when his Section Commander was severely wounded, he assumed command, organised the Section and consolidated a position. The gun and team were hit, but he repaired the gun under heavy shell fire, collected men for a team and carried on under very difficult conditions. he showed initiative and powers of leadership of the highest order.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brother: 1235 Pte Gordon Alexander BLACK, 39th Bn, killed in action, 4 October 1917. |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 80 |
Place of burial | Casterton Cemetery, Victoria |