Regimental number | 705 |
Place of birth | Brunnerton, New Zealand |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Wheeler |
Address | Cessnock, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ellen Arbuckle, Aberdare Street, Cessnock, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Place of enlistment | West Maitland, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 34th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Light Trench Mortar Battery |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Plaque in New South Wales Garden of Remembrance |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during operations against enemy positions south of the SOMME, east of HAMEL, on 8th August, 1918. Gunner ARBUCKLE was in charge of a Trench Mortar during the initial barrage on enemy strong points. Although enemy shelling was heavy around his gun position which was exposed, he continued firing until ordered to stop. His action of utter disregard of danger set a fine example of bravery. His gallantry and services were invaluable.'
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Family/military connections | Nephew: 704 Pte Archibald ARBUCKLE, 34th Bn, died of wounds, 27 February 1917. |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death |