| Regimental number | 2343 |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Seaman |
| Address | McLean, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, George Busch, McLean, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 25th Battalion, 5th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (Awarded) Conspicuous gallantry and marked devotion to duty during operations East of Ypres. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Died of wounds |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | *Surname spelt BUSH |
| Place of burial | Caestre Military Cemetery (Plot I, Row A, Grave No. 6), France |
| Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 55 |
| Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the enemy captured one of our wounded men, two men arranged to rescue him, but were immediately covered by enemy snipers. He jumped out in front, and succeeded in drawing the fire of the snipers, thus enabling the wounded men to be rescued.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
Postal Address:
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Street Address:
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