Regimental number | 5972 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Childers, Queensland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Brisbane, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, J R Wrench, Childers, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 9th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 9th Battalion Promotion date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'In an opeation against an enemy position this officer displayed great gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon with great dash and ability and rushed a machine gun post, killing or taking the occupants prisoners and capturing a machine gun. He set his men a fine example of courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World War II as Q185226, Temporary Captain; appointed Temporary Major, 27 February 1942. |