Regimental number | 2134 |
Place of birth | Newcastle New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Miner |
Address | Cumerland Street, Cessnock, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Jane Player, Cumerland Street, Cessnock, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 30th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At MORLANCOURT on night 28/29th July 1918. This soldier was a volunteer Stretcher Bearer and worked throughout our attack and capture of enemy system constantly under heavy shell and Machine Gun fire. Without rest this man under great difficulties laboured on until all the wounded had been brought in. He showed a total disregard of danger and continued his duties of carrying. This soldier never ceased his duty until all were brought in, by which time he as thoroughly exhausted. He displayed courage and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |