| Regimental number | 1778 |
| Place of birth | Perth, Western Australia |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Driver |
| Address | Armadale, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | J Buckingham, East Jandakot, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Driver |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 3, Battery 8 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/31/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A7 Medic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal 'Obtained valuable information while on patrol work, displaying great courage and endurance.(At the Maze and Le Barque on 12-28 February 1917).' Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'From the 12th to the 28th February, 1917, at the MAZE and LE BARQUE, L/Cpl. BUCKINGHAM was constantly out on patrol work, and obtained much valuable information. Prior to the capture of LE BARQUE he led a patrol around the right flank of the village and obtained useful information as to the enemy's dispositiions. He has shown great pluck and endurance throughout the Battalion's tour in the front line trenches.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 140 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
