Regimental number | 1282 |
Place of birth | Dorset England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Gardener |
Address | The Rectory, Castle Hill, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Susan Riddle, East Street, Corfe Castle, Dorset, England |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 19th Battalion, D Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 19th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attack on MT. ST. QUENTIN, ner PERONNE, on 31st August, 1918, this stretcher bearer displayed great gallantry in aiding and collecting the wounded. Throughout the day he worked continuously moving over the open ground, regardless of the intense enemy machine gun and artillery fire and successfully carried in numerous wounded men in full view of the enemy. His prompt and untiring efforts, which under the very trying and adverse circumstances, called for a very high standard of courage and coolness, undoubtedly saved many lives.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |