Regimental number | 2145 |
Place of birth | Middridge, England |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Shop assistant |
Address | New York Street, Granville, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 33 |
Height | 5' 5.5" |
Weight | 140 lbs |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs H Dinning, New York Street, Granville, New South Wales |
Previous military service | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 20th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lance Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Pioneer Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Meritorious Service Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'For consistent good work and devotion to duty. During the past fifteen months he has ben a Company Orderly Room clerk and has proved most efficient. Prior to being put into the Orderly Room he did good work in the line at GALLIPOLI, FLERS, BULLECOURT and YPRES. Although afflicted with very weak feet he has never failed to carry his pack and full equipment on every route march of the Battalion, though it was often evident that he was suffering for his commendable determination to 'stick it'. His conscientious work has contributed in a large measure to the efficient administration of his Company.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | NAA: B2455, DINNING Harry |