Regimental number | 959 |
Place of birth | Nyngan New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Nyngan P O, Nyngan, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Brother, Harold Pulbrook, Nyngan P O, Nyngan, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 19th Battalion, C Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Ceramic on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 959A |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Pioneer Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty while on the restoration of roads used in the operations leading to the capture of MONT ST. QUENTIN and in the operations following the capture of the MONT, i.e. from 30th August 1918 to 3rd September, 1918. On 30th August, 1918 and 31st August he did noticeably courageous work in repairing the Tow Path in vicinity of the bridge near HALLE. The Tow Path was being heavily shelled and Sergeant PULBROOK showed great determination in opening up the path to traffic of stores and ammunition waiting to move ahead as soon as the Infantry advanced. On 3rd September 1918 he did exceptionally good work on the roads leading from HALLE to MONT ST. QUENTIN. These roads were being shelled and in need of immediate repair. In the face of heavy shell fire Sergeant PULBROOK worked calmly and bravely and restored the worst part of the road to the traffic of ammunition limbers and later, when the Infantry went ahead, the Artillery. This N.C.O's work is outstanding for the initiative and resource he shows in carrying it out, and for the splendid example he sets by his calm and courageous manner.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |