Regimental number | 5441 |
Place of birth | Mirboo North Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Grocer |
Address | 91 Thomas Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth Shields, 91 Thompson Street, South Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and his skill as right guide of his company in the attack on the Hindenburg Line on 3rd May 1917. Though severely wounded at the jumping off line he carried out his duty with accuracy before forced to leave the line.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |