Regimental number | 1882 |
Place of birth | Perth, Western Australia |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Farmer |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Height | 5' 7.5" |
Weight | 122 lbs |
Next of kin | Aunt, l Barker, 255 Stirling Street, Perth, Western Australia |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Beverley, Western Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 11th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'A Company Runner who, during the advance and attack on NOREUIL on 2nd. April 1917 carried messages continuously during the day under heavy shell fire, shewing great courage and devotion to duty.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Died of wounds |
Place of burial | Westhof Farm Cemetery (Plot II, Row B, Grave No 16), Belgium |
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 154 |
Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Miscellaneous details | Surname entered incorrectly on Embarkation Roll as VILTMAN. |
Sources | NAA: B2455, VELTMAN Thomas |