Regimental number | 3883 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Carter |
Address | Burns Crescent, Chiswick, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, W G Phillips, c/o Higgins, 14 Harris Street, Rozelle, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 4th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as Lewis gun sergeant of one of the assaulting companies during an attack. When an enemy machine gun threatened to hold up the advance Sergeant Phillips followed by three men, rushed straight at the gun and shot five of the crew with his revolver. The gun was captured, and several prisoners taken. Throughout the operations he set a splendid example of coolness and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 1 Date: |