Regimental number | 2997 |
Place of birth | Glanmire New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Blacksmith |
Address | Glanmire, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, William Wray, Glanmire, New South Wales |
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Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 57th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/74/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 57th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At VILLERS BRETONNEUX during the period of 24th/28th April, 1918, Lance Corporal WRAY, No. 1 Lewis Gunner, showed conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He advanced, leading his section to a forward position and kept the enemy machine guns quiet, thus allowing our Infantry to advance. This N.C.O. moved out into No Man's Land and kept up constant fire on the enemy whilst the remainder of his platoon dug in. The manner in which he used his gun and initiative shown by him was of the highest order and deserves special recognition.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |