Regimental number | 4346 |
Place of birth | Goulburn New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Wyalong, NSW, |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, Mr J Worner, PO, Wyalong, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 4th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/21/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | 4346A |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For splendid dash and determination in an attack on enemy strong point and trenches at GUEUDECOURT on the morning of 21st February, 1917. When sent forward to reinforce he forged through almost impassable mud which was being subjected to a hall of enemy grenades. He took the position of first bayonet man and acted with great determination. He also showed skill in the effective use of rifle grenades which were employed with great success.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 133 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |