Regimental number | 11470 |
Place of birth | Carlton Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Bank official |
Address | Warragul, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, Henry Sercombe, Smith Street, Warragul, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 37th Battalion, Army Medical Corps |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Pay Corps |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 12th October 1917, East of YPRES, he displayed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in action. for over fifty hours, this man dressed and attended wounded in a very exposed position under continual heavy fire. His unfailing cheerfulness and courage under exceptionally trying circumstances were of great assistance to the wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |