| Regimental number | 288 |
| Place of birth | Lower Longley Tasmania |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | Lower Longley, Tasmania |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, Robert Stephen Vince, Lower Longley, Tasmania |
| Previous military service | 93rd Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 40th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/57/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Hobart, Tasmania, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 7th and 8th June, 1917, during the operations south of MESSINES, for conspicuous gallantry and bravery whilst under heavy hostile fire. This man acted as a runner from the Brigade forward station remaining on duty for 48 hours and carrying messages continuously for a period of ten hours when no telephonic communication was possible owing to the cutting of communications by the enemy barrage. He made repeated journeys to the rear, and was instrumental in keeping Brigade communications intact. He showed an utter disregard for danger and displayed untiring courage throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Carr Villa Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
