Regimental number | 212 |
Place of birth | Moss Vale New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Dorrigo, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Father, W J Whatman, address not known |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 33rd Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/50/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A74 Marathon on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At DEMICOURT on 9th April 1917 for his gallant conduct in going out under heavy rifle and machine gun fire to rescue No. 913 L/Cpl. BAYNE who was wounded in both legs and unable to walk, Pte. WHATMAN succeeded in reaching him and carried him 100 yards into safety.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 174 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |