| Regimental number | 3361 |
| Place of birth | Ballarat Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 6 Argyle Street, Leederville, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, W J Cornish, 6 Argyle Street, Leederville, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 12th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/29/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Divisional Signal Company |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'On the 26th September, 1917, near ZONNEBEKE whilst working with Brigade Forward Party he showed conspicuous coolness and courage in carrying out duties allotted to him. Hew volunteered to return to a position from which just previously the party had been blown out by enemy shell fire to salvage some signalling instruments left behind. He carried out his job with great bravery it being necessary for him to cross ground swept by enemy snipers, and to enter the position mentioned which was at the time still being shelled heavily by the enemy. His brave action was instrumental in saving much valuable material and enabling the party to establish again.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |