Regimental number | 1671 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | G Briggs, Mitchell Road, Alexandria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 20th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A61 Kanowna on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'These men [BRIGGS and 3777 H.A. CLARK] showed great initiative and bravery when their company was held up during the counter-attack near LAGNICOURT on 15th April. They crawled within 50 yards of the enemy's strong post and with the use of rifle grenades bombed the enemy out, thus allowing the advance to continue.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |