| Regimental number | 2751 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Gippsland, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Thomas Prescott, Loch Valley, Gippsland, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board SS Makarini on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon successfully on a dangerous enterprise, having to occupy and dig in a post within 30 yards of a position strongly held by the enemy. This he successfully accomplished at small cost. He was subsequently wounded for the fifth time.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Cousin: 37572 Gunner Horace Henderson PRESCOTT, 10th Field Artillery Brigade, died of wounds, 13 March 1917. |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
