Regimental number | 418 |
Place of birth | Pagebank England |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Miner |
Address | Adamstown, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Father, Enoch Eagles, Victoria Street, Adamstown, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 34th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/51/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 34th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguishd Conduct Medal Work on 17 May 1917. Recommendation date: Military Medal Work on 17-18 May 1917 near Armentieres. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'On the night of the 17th/18th May, 1917, during a heavy bombardment and ahostile raid on LE TOUQUET Sector, this soldier showed great courage and devotion to duty. He acted as a runner, and telephonic communication being cut off, he ran with messages from the front line to Battalion Headquarters, a distance of 1 1/2 miles, and returned with further messages, being both ways under heavy H.E. and shrapnel fire. His brave action enabled Battalion Headquarters to receive valuable information, and the Battalion Commander to get important orders through to the front line. He set a splendid example to his comrades of devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |