Regimental number | 4168 |
Place of birth | Adelaide, South Australia |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 75 Wittenoom Street, Boulder City, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Choat, Mount Barker, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 11th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'This Non Commissioned Officer has during period 22nd September 1917 to 24th February 1918 done excellent work as a Battalion runner and when engaged in active operations with his Battalion, his unfailing courage and coolness has enabled communications to be kept between Battalion Headquarters and Companies also with Brigade Headquarters at all times. He was ever cheerful and willing and has shown great devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |