Regimental number | 2327 |
Place of birth | St Neots, England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farm hand |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, George Abraham, Hail Weston, St Neats, Hunts, England |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A67 Orsova on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Italian Bronze Medal for Miliyary Valor Conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty at Pozieres, 24 July 1916. See also ABRAHAMS, George. Recommendation date: Decoration Militaire Conspicuous courage and devotion to duty at Pozieres July 1916 and Bullecourt, May 1917. Also consistent good work as runner. See also ABRAHAMS, George. Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty of the highest order at Mont de Merris near Strazeele, France, on 14 April 1918 See also ABRAHAMS, George. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During a powerful attack, though temporarily shell shocked, and with a dislocated shoulder, he remained at duty under heavy fire, and later took part in a counter attack. Later he made six trips with messages through heavy rifle and machine gun fire. His courage was most conspicuous and his devotion to duty exemplary.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |