Regimental number | 26 |
Place of birth | Brisbane Queensland |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Pialba, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, Thomas Wm Richardson, Pialba, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Driver |
Unit name | 9th Battalion, Headquarters |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 Omrah on |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in reorganizing the company after the first stages of an enemy attack. The casualties in the company were heavy, and when the men started to dig in, this warrant officer, under heavy fire, organized them into two platoons. By his skill and coolness, he kept up the spirits of the men'.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |