Regimental number | 2138 |
Place of birth | Goulburn New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Cooma, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, Martin Cant, Cooma, New South Wales |
Previous military service | 43rd Infantry |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 55th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/72/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Military Medal (altered to Mention in Despatches) Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations at PERONNE on 1st and 2nd September 1918. This soldier's courage and coolness under the most trying circumstances was a marked feature of the whole operation. he assisted greatly in the successful advance of our line to a more stronger position. He, together with his Lewis gun section, were well forward of the advance and kept up a great volume of fire on the enemy, notwithstanding terrific artillery and Machine Gun fire. He remained out in front until ordered to return by his Company Commander. At all times he has shown great courage and has always set a fine example to his comrades.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Northern Suburbs Crematorium |