| Regimental number | 77 |
| Place of birth | Mudgee, New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Lineman |
| Address | Avisford via Mudgee, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Height | 6' 0" |
| Weight | 193 lbs |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Louisa Phillips, Avisford via Mudgee, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Place of enlistment | Lithgow, New South Wales |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, Headquarters |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For consistent devotion to duty: - Since 25th February 1918, this Non Commissioned Officer has been in charge of a Company Signal Section, and has, on many occasions, displayed great energy and cheerfulness, and admirable devotion to duty, under most adverse and difficult circumstances, in establishing telephonic communication between his Company Headquarters and Battalion Headquarters. During recent operations since the 8th August, 1918 this Non Commissioned Officer, by his untiring efforts and determination, has shown great ability in successfully maintaining telephonic communication with the most advanced troops.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Family/military connections | Cousin (1st): 2465 Pte Joseph Henry PHILLIPS, 45th Bn, returned to Australia, 16 January 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Zealandia', 11 May 1919; disembarked Sydney, 1 July 1919; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Sydney, 15 August 1919. Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, PHILLIPS Herbert Casper |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
