Regimental number | 3973 |
Place of birth | Burnley, Richmond, Victoria |
School | Coulfield Grammar School, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 319 Canterbury Road, Canterbury, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs L F Webber, Woodlands, Springvale Road, Tunstall, Victoria |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 6th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
Fate | Died of wounds |
Place of death or wounding | Rouen, France |
Age at death | 26 |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He attacked two pill boxes with his section, killing several and capturing five of the enemy. During the attack on a strong point he showed coolness and judgment of a high order in handling his men, and gallantly led them in an attack on the position.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 95 Date: |
Family/military connections | Nephew: Private H.P. Webber, killed in action, 27th January1917.Cousin: F.J. Webber, M.M. |