| Regimental number | 763 |
| Place of birth | Mansfield, Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Bank clerk |
| Address | 'Seven Oaks', Mansfield, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 30 |
| Next of kin | Father, F Buckland, 'Seven Oaks', Mansfield, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
| Unit name | 38th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Warrant Officer (Class II) |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 7th June, 1917, during operations south of MESSINES for gallant conduct and skill during the assault. This N.C.O. assisted another N.C.O. in the capture of a strong hostile party by engaging the party with rifle fire, while his comrade worked round the flank. He personally shot two of the enemy whilst under heavy fire from the party. During the following days he set a wonderful example to his men by his coolness and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
