Regimental number | 4493 |
Place of birth | Dandenong, Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Printer |
Address | 229 Glenferrie Road, Malvern, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ellen Violet Andrews, 229 Glenferrie Road, Malvern, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 29th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work at La Flaque on 10-11 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For gallant conduct and conspicuous devotion to duty at LA FFLQUE on the night 10th/11th August, 1918. He volunteered for work as a stretcher bearer, and made numerous trips along a heavily shelled and bombed road to the evacuating point. He assisted in bringing the wounded to the aid post, helped in their dressing, and throughout rendered invaluable service, displaying at the same time the utmost coolness and resource. On numerous occasions he has displayed similar qualities and has twice distinguished himself by volunteering for difficult and dangerous work in connection with the evacuation of wounded. Throughout a time of great difficulty his quiet and resourceful help was of the utmost value, while his example and quickness of decision very greatly helped in rapidly clearing away any accumulation of wounded and so prevented any congestion.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |