Regimental number | 283 |
Place of birth | Ilfracombe England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farm hand |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Father, Jack Webber, 2 Coburg Terrace, Ilfracombe, North Devon, England |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 14th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Battalion |
Fate | Discharged |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous and gallant conduct at BROODSEINDE on the 15th October, 1917. During a heavy bombardment by the enemy on the Sector of ground held by the Platoon to which Corporal WEBBER belonged, the Platoon Commander was wounded, Corporal WEBBER immediately took charge and by his cool and courageous actions held the Platoon together. He was himself wounded during the bombardment and although suffering great pain continued to traverse the line until he was relieved by another N.C.O. and ordered to the dressing station. He set a splendid example of courage and devotion to duty to the men of his Unit.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |