Regimental number | 6902 |
Place of birth | Bacchus Marsh Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Emily Park, Ballan, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, William Webster, Emily Park, Ballan, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 23rd Battalion, 19th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/5 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Machine Gun Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During the attack west and north of BRAY on 22nd August, 1918, this soldier, although wounded, refused to leave his gun until the completion of his task. Finally, when his wounds had been attended to, he returned to his gun team, until he was again wounded during the operation west of BRAY on the 24th August, 1918. He thereby set his comrades a splendid example of tenacity and endurance.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Ballan Cemetery |