Regimental number | 1441 |
Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
Religion | Congregational |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 148 Camberwell Road, Upper Hawthorn, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, Alfred Weight, 148 Camberwell Road, Upper Hawthorn, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 35th Battalion, Headquarters |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack on enemy trench near MORLANCOURT on night 5th/6th May, 1918. As a linesman he laid wires from Company Headquarters to forward positions on final objectives. Enemy shells frequently cut the lines, and throughout the whole day on 6th instant he was continuously engaged in effecting repairs with a total disregard of personal risk. The ground over which he had to work was under enemy observation and devoid of cover, and he was the target of much sniping. Communications were maintained because of his devoted service.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |