Regimental number | 1047 |
Place of birth | Tasmania |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Longford, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Father, A H Briggs, Longford, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 26th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'This N.C.O. displayed great initiative and brilliant leadership during the operation on 3rd October, 1918, near BEAUREVOIR, east of PERONNE. Early in the action his platoon officer became a casualty, and he immediately assumed command and led his men with great dash. After the final objective had been taken, he pushed forward with a few men and established a strong post which he held under very trying conditions until relieved. All this party were wounded, leaving Sergeant BRIGGS along. He used a Lewis gun very effectively on many occasions, and more especially when the enemy were massing for a counter attack. He displayed real coolness and courage throughout, thereby setting a fine example to all his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brothers: (6249) Lieutenant Edgar Charles BRIGGS, 12th Bn, returned to Australia; 180 Corporal Guy Alfred BRIGGS, 12th Bn, killed in action, Gallipoli, 28 April 1915. |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Age at death | 36 |
Place of burial | Sandy Bay Cemetery, Hobart, Tasmania |