Regimental number | 7174 |
Place of birth | Bexley, Heath, England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Franklin River, Cranbrook, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, John Smith, 2 West Street, Bexley Heath, Kent, England |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Perth, Western Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Sapper |
Unit name | 4th Field Company Engineers, Reinforcement 5 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/23/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star Of Victoria on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Company Engineers |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and judgement near ZONNEBEKE on 26th September, 1917, when in charge of a party digging a strong point forward of the front line. He went forward with the first wave of the attacking Infantry, selected the site for the strong point, cooperating with the unit of the Division on his left flank. He showed great coolness and judgement in selecting the site, the field of fire, and arranging for mutual support with the strong point on his left, although several of his party were wounded. It was due to his fine example and cheerfulness under adverse circumstances that the work was speedily and satisfactorily carried out.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |