Regimental number | 910 |
Place of birth | Brunswick Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Dental mechanic |
Address | Shoobra Road, Elsternwick, Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Father, T Peters, Shoobra Road, Elsternwick, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 29th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Military Medal 'In the attack on the SUGAR FACTORY east of NAUROY on 1st October 1918. For his courage, skill and devotion to duty. His Platoon Commander was killed and under heavy artillery and Machine Gun fire he re-organised the Platoon and exercised great skill in handling it during severe fighting. He also kept close touch with the Unit on his Right Flank. He was a splendid example to his men and most valuable to his O.C.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |