Regimental number | 6388 |
Place of birth | Devonshire England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Glenthompson, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ruby Caroline Saffin, 401 Eyre and Reglan Streets, Ballarat, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 24th Battalion, 18th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'During the attack on Montbrehain, on 5 October, 1918, he acted as signalling corporal to his company, and showed conspicuous gallantry. Under very heavy fire he carried an important message. On his return to the line he established a lamp and transmitted to Battalion Headquarters several important messages. Later, he assumed command of the platoon, and showed able leadership.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 35 Date: Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Geelong West Cemetery |