Regimental number | 61 |
Place of birth | Kensington, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Fitter and turner |
Address | Flemington, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, John Caird, 77 Kent Street, Flemington, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 39th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Light Trench Mortar Battery |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'This Non Commissioned Officer has acted as Battery Clerk since this Unit has formed. His conspicuous good work as such, and his devotion to duty has always been admirable and has set a very fine example to the men who have come under his administration. he has not left the Battery since its being formed. His service as Clerk has helped in a very great degree to the good working of the Battery.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |