Regimental number | 6470 |
Place of birth | Townsville Queensland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Fireman |
Address | Surrey Street, Hyde Park, Townsville, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Mrs R M Urquhart, Surrey Street, Hyde Park, Townsville, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Driver |
Unit name | Infantry Brigade Train 7, Company 17 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 25/36/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Company Sergeant Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 17th Company, Australian Army Service Corps |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Work in the Ypres Sector during October and November 1917. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For gallant conduct and devotion to duty in the field, whilst in the YPRES Sector, during the months of October and November, 1917. On the 8th October, 1917, this N.C.O. was sent out with a party to LAKE WOOD to endeavour to recover 10 G.S. wagons which had to be abandoned owing to enemy action. Despite heavy shell fire, through his courage, initiative and coolness, he was able to recover 6 wagons and convey them back to the lines, 4 being totally destroyed beyond saving. Sergeant ANDREWS has always under all conditions displayed most exemplary conduct, and set an inspiring example to those under him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 173 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |