Regimental number | 5477 |
Place of birth | Grafton New South Wales |
Religion | Congregational |
Occupation | Station hand |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, J. Dawes, Jenolan Caves, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 17th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'This man was attached to No 3 Section 5th Australian Divisional Signal Company as runner. During the operations of the Brigade in period 26th - 30th September he was employed carrying important despatches between the Relay posts in Glencorse and Polygon Wood and during whole time displayed gallantry and an extreme willingness, volunteering frequently when it was not his time to go out. On all occasions he delivered his despatches quickly and safely and displayed a devotion to duty which was commendable.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |