| Regimental number | 1621 |
| Place of birth | Gympie Queensland |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Brisbane, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Harriet Jane Boase, Caboolture, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 52nd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/69/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board SS Hawkes Bay on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 52nd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Distinguished Service Order 'On 4th April, 1918, he commanded a platoon of a battalion holding the line from Buire to Dernancourt. On the 5th the enemy launched a strong attack between Dernancourt and Meaulte, which was broken up by the fire of his platoon. Though wounded, he continued to lead his men splendidly, and inflicted very heavy casualties on the enemy, holding up their attack for at least two hours. He showed marked gallantry and ability to command, and rendered valuable service.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 129 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led a bombing party against a company of the enemy with great dash and skill, capturing some and forcing others into the open under fire of our machine-guns. He afterwards held out in an isolated position until his ammunition was expended, keeping the enemy heavily engaged and allowing the troops who were working up to operate with greater freedom. He displayed remarkable initiative and resource during both occasions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 376 Pte Francis Henry BOASE, 4th Machine Gun Bn, returned to Australia, 12 May 1919. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Distinguished Service Order, Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |