| Regimental number | 3789 |
| Place of birth | Boolamba New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Mill hand |
| Address | Lower Bucca Creek via Coff's Harbour, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, E Chambers, Lower Bucca Creek via Coff's Harbour, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 17th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For conspicuous gallantry during enemy attack near Noreuil when he acted as messenger between Battalion Headquarters and the front line under very heavy machine gun and rifle fire. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry during the attack by the enemy on morning of 15th April near NOREUIL. On four different occasions in the face of murderous Machine Gun and rifle fire, he took messages to Battalion HeadquBy his coolness and daring and devotion to duty, he set an excellent example to the rest of the Company.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
