Regimental number | 3037 |
Place of birth | Jamestown South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Hairdresser |
Address | Balaclava, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Sister, Miss O Rzeszkowski, Black Bull Hotel Hindley Street, Adelaide, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'This man was conspicuous amongst many brave men for his coolness and courage during the assault on the HINDENBUR Line near REINCOURT on the morning of the 11th April, 1917. After getting through the enemy's barbed wire entanglements, he helped other men also to get through at the risk of almost certain death from enemy Machine Gun fire which was pouring in from all directions. His fine example and bravery and devotion to duty under most trying circumstances is worthy of the highest commendation and went far towards keeping up the courage of many younger soldiers, for whom this was their first fight. He is recommended for distinction.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |