| Regimental number | 1857 |
| Place of birth | Hobart Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Baker |
| Address | Gordon Channel, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, W Phillips, Gordon Channel, Tasmania |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Unspecified Recommendation date: Bar to Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'In the attack on POLYGON WOOD, east of YPRES, on 20/21st September, 1917, Cpl. PHILLIPS showed great courae and steadiness when his Company was heavily shelled in the assembly position. He materially assisted to reorganise the Company and did valuable liaison work with neighbouring units. During the advance he did excellent work in maintaining the organisation of his platoon and again after the objective was gained he showed great courage under hostile artillery fire in gaining and maintaining liaison with flanking units and in directing the consolidation of the position. His conduct throughout was a splendid example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
