| Regimental number | 960 |
| Place of birth | Ascot Vale Victoria |
| Religion | Jewish |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 269 Rathdown Street, Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Kate Simmons, 269 Rathdown Street, Carlton, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the attacks on LE CATELET-NAUROY LINE, NAUROY and the SUGAR FACTORY east of NAUROY on 29th/30th September and 1st October 1918. for his splendid work and devotion to duty. He was employed as a Stretcher Bearer and in the face of heavy enemy Machine Gun fire he rescued many wounded carrying them through intense artillery fire to the Aid Post. When our own wounded were all brought in he carried on bringing in many of the enemy wounded, until he became exhausted to be relieved. His courage and sell sacrifice were an example to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
