Regimental number | 6249 |
Place of birth | Smithfield, South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Butcher |
Address | Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, George Dance, Kojonup, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, 20th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 16th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Is brought to notice for gallantry and devotion to duty displayed by him during operations near ZONEBEKE on the 26th September, 1917. This man is a Regimental Stretcher Bearer. For a period of over 24 hours under very heavy machine gun and shell fire, he was continuously assisting to carry wounded men to the rear. The carry was a long and difficult one owing to the rough and swampy nature of the ground, but he carried throughout with great cheerfulness and a complete disregard of danger. He is recommended for distinction.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |