Regimental number | 2149 |
Place of birth | Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Wyalong Street, Burwood, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Father, T F Edgar, Wyalong Street, Burwood, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
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 | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Machine Gun Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal 'During the recent operations near PERONNE, he showed great devotion to duty and was untiring in his efforts to keep the front line troops well supplied with ammunition, rations, etc., making as many as three trips to the line in one night, often under heavy shell fire. His cheerfulness whilst on all duties inspired his men to greater efforts.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 Date: |