Regimental number | 3347 |
Place of birth | Worksop England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Poultry farmer |
Address | Brockley Farm, Colyton near Penrith, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 31 |
Next of kin | Father, Arthur Auckland, Brockley Farm, Colyton near Penrith, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 55th Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/72/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 55th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack on the Hindenburg Line North of BELLICOURT on 30th September 1918. As the attacking troops approached the trench which was subsequently captured, they were held up by heavy Machine Gun fire from an enemy strong point. Lance Corporal AUCKLAND and a comrade immediately moved forward under this fire and with great danger to themselves succeeded in bombing the enemy out of this important position, who retired leaving 2 light Machine Guns behind which were captured. The success of this prompt bombing action on the part of Lance Corporal AUCKLAND and his comrade enabled the attacking troops to move forward and assault the trench where otherwise they would have been held up. Throughout the whole operation this soldier displayed bravery and skill of a high order.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |