Regimental number | 365 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Motor driver |
Address | Baraba, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, E Booth, East Milton, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 33rd Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work near Bray on 22 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations near BRAY on 22nd August, 21918. Lance Corporal BOOTH was a No. 1 Lewis gunner. During the advance the right flank of his Company was held up by an enemy machine gun. Acting on his own initiative, this N.C.O. rushed the enemy post and, firing his lewis gun from the hip, he captured the machine gun and crew. Throughout he did most excellent work, particularly during the enemy counter attack. His prompt and accurate fire inflicted severe casualties on the enemy. He displayed splendid initiative and the greatest daring at all times.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 82 |
Place of burial | Cremated: ashes interred at Guyra Cemetery, New South Wales. |