| Regimental number | 1881 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Sleeper hewer |
| Address | 123 Eighth Avenue, Maylands, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Corker, 3 Bentley Grove, Meanwood Leeds Yorks, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 16th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Divisional Signal Company |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuously good work and leadership during operations near ZONNEBEKE on morning of 26th September, 1917. When a Forward Party of signallers and runners had become partly disorganised through heavy enemy shelling, 2nd Corporal CORKER took charge, reorganised the party and quickly succeeded in opening communication. He personally went through several heavy enemy barrages to mend lines and by his bravery and cheerfulness, set a splendid example to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
