| Regimental number | 4111 |
| Place of birth | Mailer Flat Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Mailor's Flat, Warrnambool, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Primmer, Mailor's Flat, Warrnambool, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations at VAUVILLERS on 9th August 1918 this N.C.O. was in charge of a Lewis Gun Section. During the advance his Company came under extremely heavy Machine Gun fire at close range in the open, and was held up. Corporal PRIMMER displayed great initiative and judgment in leading his Section forward into a position on the flank which commanded the enemy Machine Guns. He worked his way forward to within 100 yards of the enemy position. There he engaged the Machine Gun Post, put the 2 guns out of action and captured both teams, taking in all 8 prisoners. The Company was then enabled to resume its advance on the village with little opposition, and finally reached its objective with very few further losses. The skill and daring displayed by this N.C.O. in a very difficult situation very materially assisted the attack, and doubtless saved the lifes of many of his Company.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Embarked from Melbourne, 21 October 1916; disembarked Devonport, England, 28 December 1916. Proceeded overseas to France, 25 April 1917. Wounded in action (remained at duty), 15 October 1917. Wounded in action (shell wound, left and right hand), 22 April 1918. Rejoined unit from hospital, 20 June 1918. Appointed Lance Corporal, 27 June 1918; Temporary Corporal, 29 July 1918. Transferred to 5th Bn, 14 January 1919. Promoted Lance Sergeant, 8 March 1919. Commenced return to Australia, 8 September 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 27 October 1919; discharged, 11 December 1919. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal ~ |
| Date of death |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
