Regimental number | 709 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Greta, New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | 59 McMichael Street, Maryville, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Elizabeth Ann Archard, c/o E Weir, Mulbring Street, Kurri Kurri, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 35th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For continuous good service during the period 16th September 1918 to 11th November 1918. During the attack on the HINDENBURG Line, by his coolness and courage he set a splendid example to his comrades. This Non Commissioned Officer did excellent service at MESSINES, PASSCHENDAELE, VILLERS BRETONNEUX and BRAY and has always been of immense value to his Unit.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 135 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |