Regimental number | 2733 |
Place of birth | Bathurst, New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Engine driver |
Address | Hill End via Bathurst, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Ann Rodwell, Hill End via Bathurst, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 53rd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/70/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'On 25th September 1917 during the Battle of POLYGON WOOD he displayed conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. He continually carried wounded under heavy shell fire and throughout the operation inspired the remainder of his platoon by his great courage and total disregard of personal safety.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 173 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Wounded in action, 13 March 1917; 1 September 1918. Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |