Regimental number | 6626 |
Place of birth | Nar Nar Goon Victoria |
Religion | Baptist |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Palmerston Street, Maryborough, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 32 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs A Pollock, Palmerston Street, Maryborough, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 8th Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/5 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A71 Nestor on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the period 23/28th October, 1917 near ZONNEBEKE, East of YPRES, Private POLLOCK was on a very important and exposed Lewis Gun post which was continually being blown in. On one occasion all the rest of the gun crew were casualties, and though slightly wounded and suffering from gas, Private POLLOCK remained at his post, repaired his gun, and continued firing until the Bn. was relieved.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |