Regimental number | 65 |
Place of birth | Preston, England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Gardener |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 36 |
Next of kin | Mrs Mary Alice Jones, 5 Benneh Street, Garston, Liverpool, England |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
Unit name | 20th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Field Ambulance |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in the face of the enemy. On the night of 31st August 1918 near MONT ST QUENTIN, north of PERONNE this man was one of a squad of 4, who volunteered to proceed forward and bring out a number of wounded from the front line. When approaching the front line a 5.9 shell dropped among his squad of 4 men, killing 1 and wounding 2. Private YEARDLEY dressed both wounded men and as one was unable to walk proceed to carry him on his back to the R.A.P. This carry was through heavy shell and machine gun fire, across rough trench country, for 1500 - 2000 yards. Private YEARDLEY who is a man of over 40 years reached the R.A.P. with his patient in good condition but completely exhausted himself. Throughout the operations his conduct was most praiseworthy, and a splendid example of courage and strength to the other bearers.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |