Regimental number | 509 |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Mrs Whitty, Tocumwal, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 13th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/18/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A34 Persic on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 71 |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Staff Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Provost Corps |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918). |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'This N.C.O. has been with the 2nd Australian Divisional Police for period 1st January 1916 to 10th September 1918. He has at all times worked with indefatigable energy and shown great tact. During offensive operations he has shown great ability in controlling the traffic which has frequently been under heavy shell fire. Through his coolness, ability, tact, and personal example, he has shown a great example to the Provost and Traffic Branch of this Division.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |