Regimental number | 6165 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Brisbane, Queensland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farm hand |
Address | 8l Kent Street, Brisbane, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Sister, Elizabeth Varrie, Lower Clifton Terrace, Red Hill, Brisbane, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 22nd Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On 9th October, 1917, at BROODSEINDE this man proved himself invaluable as a runner. He made many trips over heavy shelled ground under constant fire of machine guns and snipers. When casualties had reduced the number of runners available this man cheerfully did double work and remained on duty for long periods without sleep. While performing his duties he was wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Aspley Pinaroo Anzac Cemetery (Grave No. 127), Brisbane, Queensland. |