Regimental number | 31 |
Place of birth | Geelong Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 94 Hope Street, Geelong West, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Sykes, 94 Hope Street, Geelong West, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 8th Battalion, Headquarters |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Company |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This reliable and trustworthy warrant officer has always been of the greatest assistance to his commanding officer, both in the line and out of it. Under fire he has displayed courage and cool judgment, and his steadiness and devotion to duty have been a fine example to the men under him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |