Regimental number | 7056 |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Denne Street, West Tamworth, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, H Sneesby, Denne Street, West Tamworth, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 1st Battalion, 23rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'In the operations from 18th to 21st September, 1918, near HARGICOURT, Private SNEESBY as Battalion Runner, was out on important errands almost continuously under heavy shell fire throughout the attacks and showed great ability in the location of positions in strange country. As a guide he greatly facilitated the work of reconnaissance by reason of the knowledge of the sector thus acquired. The thorough and cheerful manner in which hi discharged his duties is worthy of the highest praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brother: 7055 Pte Frank Edward SNEESBY, 1st Bn, returned to Australia, 15 September 1918. |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Sedgefield Cemetery |