Regimental number | 2747 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Daylesford, Victoria |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Townsville, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Height | 5' 2.5" |
Weight | 114 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Bessie Cowling, corner Armstrong Road, Charters Towers, Queensland |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Townsville, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 47th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/64/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Near PASSCHENDAELE RIDGE on the 12th October, 1917 this man was a runner and passed through the enemy barrages on numerous occasions. He volunteered as Stretcher Bearer and guided parties to the front line. He did splendid work as a Guide to the incoming Battalion. His courage was a great incentive to all men near him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Beltana', 2 June 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 19 July 1919 for onward travel to Brisbane; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 28 August 1919. Medals: Military Medal, MBV |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 29 |
Place of burial | Townsville Cemetery, Queensland |
Sources | NAA: B2455, WARREN William Richard |