Regimental number | 29915 |
Place of birth | Richmond Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Coach trimmer |
Address | 142 Chestnut Street, South Richmond, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs S A Prout, 142 Chestnut Street, South Richmond, Victoria |
Previous military service | 25th Battery Australian Field Artillery |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | Howitzer Brigade 120 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/136/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Gunner |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the attack in front of VILLERS BRETONNEUX on 8th August 1918. Gunners COURTNEY and [32099 E H] TIDDY ran a line forward in face of heavy shell and machine gun fire and repeatedly patrolled same under heavy shell and machine gun fire in order to maintain communication. During the whole day's operation they acted in a most cool and daring manner, and under exceedingly trying circumstances showed a strong determination to succeed.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 9 Date: Bar to Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |