Regimental number | 2901 |
Place of birth | Roma Queensland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Horse breaker |
Address | Rosehill, Yiungerbay via Roma, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Clara Waters, Rosehill, Yingerbay via Roma, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 5th Light Horse Regiment, 20th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/10/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Malwa on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Light Horse Regiment |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry near Amman, on 25 September 1918. This man, when wounded in the shoulder and unable to carry a rifle, seized a revolver and rushed the enemy position with a non-commissioned officer, the remainder of the party being wounded during the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 42 Date: |