Regimental number | 58 |
Place of birth | Terowie South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Boilermaker |
Address | Boundary Road, Middle Junction, Western Australia |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs P E Saunders, Boundary Road, Middle Junction, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Driver |
Unit name | 10th Light Horse Regiment, Machine Gun Section |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/15/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board TRANSPORT A47 Mashobra on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Machine Gun Squadron |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'At Khan Khissler, on 1 October, 1918, this non-commissioned officer brought his guns into action under heavy close range fire, and behaved with great coolness and gallantry at a critical time. He brought fire along the road on the retreating enemy, causing a number of casualties. He has commanded a sub-section throughout the operations, and has done exceptionally good work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |