| Regimental number | 4571 |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | 260 Falcon Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. A. Usher, 22 Mitchell Street, St. Kilda, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty East of YPRES on 20th September, 1917. Private USHER acted as Company runner and carried messages under very heavy shell fire. He was buried by a shell and though hurt internally, carried on and delivered his message and remained at duty until his Company was relieved.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
