| Regimental number | 2124 |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, Peter Bone, Woorak W via Nhill, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 21st Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry during the attack on the enemy trenches near Bullecourt, when though seriouwsly wounded himself, he carried a wounded man to the Aid Post through hostile barrage.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry during the assault on the enemy trenches near BULLECOURT on 3rd May 1917. Though seriously wounded in the lung he made his way into the captured trench and on being ordered to the rear carried a wounded comrade to the Aid Post through the hostile barrage. The effect of his unconcerned coolness was of a distinct value to the Infantry whose casualties were very severe.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 Date: |