Regimental number | 613 |
Place of birth | Tamworth New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Tamworth, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sarah Weber, Tamworth, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | Machine Gun Company 12, Reinforcement 10 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/17/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board RMS Osterley on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Company |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and courage during the attack on the HINDENBURG LINE on 18th September 1918 near LE VERGUIER North West of ST. QUENTIN. While in charge of packhorses although subjected to exceptionally heavy enemy Machine Gun Fire, this driver displayed such coolness and discretion in the handling of the horses that he ensured the delivery of the ammunition. Packhorses in other places were killed and it was owing to the skilful manner in which this man led his horses that no casualties resulted. Throughout, his coolness and initiative set a fine example to the men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |