| Regimental number | 2065 |
| Place of birth | Singleton Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Carpenter |
| Address | c/o Jas Strumey, Castlereagh Street, Singleton, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, J Strumey, Castlereagh Street, Singleton, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 13th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A55 Kyarra on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'By devotion to duty and the application of a knowledge of Field Engineering far above the average, this N.C.O. - the Pioneer Sergeant of the Battalion - has been of the utmost service to his Unit. During operations near ZONNEBEKE in September, 1917, and near BROODSEINDE - in October, 1917, in times of emergency he constructed overhead cover and shell-hole posts often under heavy fire - work which undoubtedly saved many lives. While in the front line near HOLLEBEKE 20th/29th January, 1918, he completed the camouflaging of all the posts in the outpost line. So skilfully was this accomplished as to baffle detection either by direct observation or from aerial photograph. He has served with the Unit since 30th July 1915, and during the whole of that time has been a model of all that a soldier should be. I strongly recommend him for award.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 173 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
