Regimental number | 5000 |
Place of birth | Armidale New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Station overseer |
Address | West Lynne, Graves End, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, J Alexander Chisholm, West Lynne, Graves End, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 20th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 20th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Work at Passchendaele Ridge on 9 October 1917. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During an important attack by our troops this non-commissioned officer was engaged during the whole action, distinguishing himself by his gallantry and devotion to duty. When, during a lull in the fighting, his platoon were allowed to rest, he volunteered, with self sacrificing determination, to go out as a stretcher bearer, and he brought in many wounded men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No.31 Date: |