Regimental number | 858 |
Place of birth | Tullamarine Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Coachbuilder |
Address | Tullamarine, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Mrs W Wright, Tullamarine, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 23rd Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry on 8th/9th November, 1917, in vicinity of BROODSEINDE near YPRES. On the night 8th/9th November, 1917, this N.C.O. was in charge of Pack Transport conveying rations to front line troops. In the forward area his convoy was subjected to heavy enemy shell fire, but his disregard of personal danger and skilful handling of his convoy at a critical time, enabled supplies to be taken forward and delivered. He then packed up supplies of another Battalion whose Limbers could not get through owing to damaged road. His fine leadership and example inspired confidence to men under him, his conduct being most courageous.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |