Regimental number | 395 |
Place of birth | London England |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Horticulturist |
Address | Elizabeth Street, Eastwood, Adelaide, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A Braddick, Elizabeth Street, Eastwood, Adelaide, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | Machine Gun Company 2, Reinforcement 5 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/7/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 395B |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At WESTHOEK RIDGE near YPRES on the 20th September, 1917. During the enemy's barrage at 6.45 p.m. he fired his gun despite the heavy shell fire and supervised the men under his command. He kept his men cool and collected by a fine example of gallantry and an intelligent grasp of the situation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal, Military Medal |