Regimental number | 519 |
Place of birth | London England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Motor mechanic |
Address | 382 Jones Street, Ultimo, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Friend, Miss E Ripp, 20 Rose Street, Darlington, New South Wales |
Previous military service | 33rd Infantry |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | Machine Gun Company 1, Reinforcement 8 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/6/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'During the period September 1917 to February 1918, including operations near YPRES in October 1917, he showed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as a Runner, keeping communications between front line guns and company Headquarters. he at all times carried out his duties in a cheerful and willing manner, thereby setting a good example to others.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |