| Regimental number | 4564 |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Photographer |
| Address | Townsville, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Spearritt, Baker, Cooktown, Queensland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 9th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'Near LE BARQUE, FRANCE, on 25/26th February, 1917, Pte. SPEARRITT, a Company signaller, showed great pluck and devotion to duty, by going out continually during heavy shell and machine gun fire to repair broken signal wires. He also acted as a runner between the outpost line and battalion headquarters, and continually passed through heavy fire without the slightest hesitation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 140 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
