Regimental number | 3422 |
Place of birth | Ipswich Queensland |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Painter |
Address | Thorn Street, Ipswich, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Father, H Richmond, Thorn Street, Ipswich, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 15th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Is recommended for conspicuous gallantry and great leadership in action near HAMEL WOOD, east of CORBIE, on 4th July, 1918. His coolness and initiative had a far reaching effect when the Company met with strong opposition from PEAR TRENCH. This N.C.O.s Section was in the second wave, and before reaching PEAR TRENCH the first wave became very thin as a result of enemy fire. He immediately filled the gap with his Section and led them on, cheering as they went, and found an entry into the trench. As soon as the trench was cleared he displayed wonderful leadership and organising powers in rallying the Sections which had become very disorganised through the hand to hand fighting that had taken place. He got his own and another Section, which had lost its leader, moving and they were soon following the barrage closely. In the consolidation his experience and knowledge were most noticeable. His coolness and courage throughout greatly impressed the remainder of the Platoon.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |