| Regimental number | 9814 |
| Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Electrical engineer |
| Address | 128 George Street, Redfern, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Next of kin | Father, Arthur Edward Austin, 128 George Street, Redfern, Sydney, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 37th SM Field Company Army Engineers |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | PROV 2/CPL |
| Unit name | 9th Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/28/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A31 Ajana on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Field Company Engineers |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He has at all times set a splendid example to his men and effectively encouraged and stirred them to further efforts. When in charge of parties under heavy shell fire, he is always most cool and collected, more especially whilst constructing footbridges over SOMME last week.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
| Family/military connections | Brother: 2031 Pte Arthur Henry AUSTIN, 36th Bn, killed in action, 17 March 1917. |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
