Regimental number | 2665 |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Draper |
Address | 47 Mount Vernon Street, Forest Lodge, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Abna Saunders, 147 Mount Vernon Street, Forest Lodge, Glebe, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 1st Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. When his officer was wounded he led his men in a charge. He ran up and down the parapet of the enemy's trenches b ombing the enemy, utterly regardless of personal danger. He was eventually badly wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Northern Suburbs Crematorium |