| Regimental number | 4495 |
| Place of birth | Hamelin, Western Australia |
| Religion | Roman Catholic |
| Occupation | Engine driver |
| Address | Bunbury, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, Mr J Delfs, Bunbury, Western Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 11th Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A28 Miltiades on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Work 10 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'During our attack on the BLUE LINE on 10th August 1918 Corporal DELFS showed most conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. With six men he pushed forward outflanking and capturing an enemy machine gun which was enfilading our Left flank bringing in a wounded man of the party under heavy fire. This N.C.O. was wounded three times before being evacuated, remaining on duty until the objective was gained. Throughout he showed utter disregard for personal safety and the greatest grit and admirable leadership.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |