| Regimental number | 3227 |
| Place of birth | Footscray, Victoria |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Labourer |
| Address | 61 Cutter Street, Burnley, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Father, Phillip Alfred Deeker, Chapel Street, Broken Hill, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 29th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A35 Berrima on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work at Vauvillers on 9 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During the operations at VAUVILLERS on 9th August 1918, Private DEEKER was acting as a Company Runner. Under a very heavy artillery and Machine Gun barrage this soldier repeatedly carried important messages to the advanced Platoons and to Battalion Headquarters. At one time when one of his Companies Lewis Gun Teams had all been either killed or wounded, Private DEEKER acting on his own initiative secured the Gun and accessories and carried them forward to the final objective. His courage and skill throughout the operation greatly assisted his Company in the very difficult task they had to perform. His example was an inspiration to all with whom he came in contact.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | Fawkner Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
