Regimental number | 1801 |
Place of birth | Lagroy Tasmania |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 41 Charles Street, Abbotsford, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Adopted Sister, Miss R T Sangoisette, 41 Charles Street, Abbotsford, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 24th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A64 Demosthenes on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. At the attack on WESTHOEK RIDGE on 20th September 1917 he did most excellent work as a stretcher bearer, and bandaged and carried in numbers of men under heavy fire. He asisted materially with the consolidation of the line, and volunteered for any dangerous work. He showed a splendid example of coolness and courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |