Regimental number | 1439 |
Place of birth | Bolton England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Hospital attendant |
Address | 14 Lower Church Street, Newcastle, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 33 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Holley Coleman, 14 Lower Church Street, Newcastle, New South Wales |
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Rank on enlistment | Acting Corporal |
Unit name | 36th Battalion, Headquarters |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/53/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Field Ambulance |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when employed at a regimental aid post. He was on duty for 60 hours without rest, and refused relief so long as there were wounded to be attended to. His coolness and cheerfulness did much to raise the spirits of the wounded, whilst his skilful work was invaluable to the R.M.O. During the whole of this time the post was under continuous shell fire. He has on all occasions proved himself to be a man absolutely without fear and extremely capable.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Date of death |