| Regimental number | 1342 |
| Place of birth | Hartlepool, Co Durham, England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Address | Goomalling, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Height | 5' 6.5" |
| Weight | 144 lbs |
| Next of kin | Father, J E Pratt, Railway Cottages, Buckworth, Newcastle-on-Tyne, England |
| Previous military service | Nil |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 32nd Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A2 Geelong on |
| The 32nd Bn (Headquarters, Signallers, A, B, C, and D Companies) embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on two ships, HMAT A2 'Geelong', on 18 November 1915, and HMAT A13 'Katuna', on 24 November 1915. The Embarkation Roll does not distinguish between these ships, and it is therefore not possible from the Embarkation Roll to ascertain on which ship an individual embarked. | |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Pioneer Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations round BELLICOURT on the 29th September 1918 Lance Corporal PRATT was detailed to carry an urgent despatch to Battalion Headquarters. Notwithstanding a heavy barrage which had to be negotiated, he delivered his message in very quick time. he conveyed several other messages during the day under equally trying conditions, and in spite of the heavy fog and enemy shelling, he successfully delivered his messages to their correct destinations. His conduct throughout the day was of a very high order, and his work was of the utmost value.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Embarked, 18 November 1915; disembarked Suez, 18 December 1915. Transferred to 5th Pioneer Bn, and taken on strength, Tel el Kebir, 3 March 1916. Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 19 June 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 25 June 1916. On leave, 11 August 1917; rejoined Bn, in the field, 22 August 1917. Appointed Lance Corporal, 17 October 1917. On leave to United Kingdom, 3 September 1918; rejoined Bn, in the field, 18 September 1918. Marched out to England for return to Australia, 4 February 1919; disembarked Weymouth, 15 February 1919, and marched in to 2nd Training Bn Convalescent Camp, Codford. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Wyreema', 13 April 1919; disembarked Fremantle, 22 May 1919; discharged (termination of period of engagement), Perth, 16 July 1919. Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, PRATT James |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
