Regimental number | 3680 |
Place of birth | Port Douglas, Queensland |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Stockman |
Address | c/o Mrs S Harris, McIlwraith Street, Townsville South, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs S Harris, McIlwraith Street, Townsville South, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 15th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A23 Suffolk on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Died of wounds |
Age at death | 29 |
Place of burial | La Chaplette British Cemetery (Plot III, Row H, Grave 12), France |
Panel number, Roll of Honour, Australian War Memorial | 141 |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: William and Johannah Susan ARUNDELL |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous bravery and inspiring example during operations at RIFLE FARM near WYTSCHAETE August 7 - 11 1917 as a runner in carrying messages through enemy shell fire. This soldier displayed wonderful endurance and courage and it was mainly by his efforts that communication with front line companies was maintained and Battalion Headquarters informed of movements. He is fearless and tireless.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 19 Date: |
Other details | War service: Egypt, Western Front |