Date of birth | |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20.11 |
Height | 5' 9" |
Weight | 143 lbs |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Lucy Keziah Corney, 7 Princess Street, St Kilda, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Unit name | 31st Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/48/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
31st Battalion Headquarters and Companies A, B, C and D sailed on two ships, HMAT A62 Wandilla, 9th November 1915 from Melbourne, and HMAT A41 Bakara, 5 November 1915, from Melbourne. It is not possible to tell from the Embarkation Roll on which ship an individual embarked. | |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. Although wounded, he led his men with great courage and determination, capturing and consolidating the enemy's trenches. He remained with his men for twelve hours.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Family/military connections | Brother: [1764] Lt Hubert Hume CORNEY MM, 21st Bn, killed in action, 9 October 1917. |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Orsova', 18 July 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 4 September 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), Melbourne, 2 November 1919. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, CORNEY Frank Robertson |