Regimental number | 2394 |
Place of birth | Bothwell, Tasmania |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Bothwell, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Swindells, Bothwell, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Claremont, Tasmania |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 40th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A16 Port Melbourne on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Near WARNETON, during a raid on the enemy on the night 30th November/1st December 1917, this man showed conspicuous courage as No. 1 Bayonet man, and with his bayonet overcame all opposition in the trench in front of him. On one occasion, he was seen to bayonet five of the enemy as they came out of a dugout. Throughout his dash was a fine example and did much to encourage the rest of his party. Strength of raiding party - 4 Officers and 82 Other Ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Miscellaneous details | Name entered incorrectly on Embarkation Roll as Robert O'Connor SWINDELLS. |