Francis Joseph WEIGHT

Regimental number1441
Place of birthMelbourne Victoria
ReligionCongregational
OccupationLabourer
Address148 Camberwell Road, Upper Hawthorn, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation22
Next of kinFather, Alfred Weight, 148 Camberwell Road, Upper Hawthorn, Melbourne, Victoria
Enlistment date9 December 1915
Rank on enlistmentPrivate
Unit name35th Battalion, Headquarters
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/52/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on 1 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollPrivate
Unit from Nominal Roll35th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 24 January 1919
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: 4 February 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal