Regimental number | 380 |
Place of birth | Cowes Isle Of Wight |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Home Missioner |
Address | Toolleen, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, Charles Henry Spencer, Cowes Isle of Wight, England |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 38th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 7th June, 1917, sough of MESSINES, during an attack on the enemy's positions, he led his section with gret dash and played a leading part in breaking down strong opposition in the line chosen for consolidation. During the work of consolidation he cooly directed operations regardless of fire from snipers and machine guns, and set a splendid example to the members of his section.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |