Regimental number | 289 |
Place of birth | Jersey, England |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | G.P.O., Townsville, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Height | 5' 9" |
Weight | 154 lbs |
Next of kin | Father, John Renouf, 45 Don Street, Jersey, England |
Previous military service | Served in Jersey, Militia |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Enoggera, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 31st Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
Two ships sailed from Melbourne carrying men from the 31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C, and D: HMAT A62,'Wandilla', on 9 November 1915, and HMAT A41, 'Bakara', on 5 November 1915. | |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 31st Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Private RENOUF conducted himself with great daring during the occupation, and afterwards helped Corporal DRINKWATER back with the body of Sergeant ERICKSON. He also captured several articles of equipment as well as a rifle and revolver.'
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Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |