Regimental number | 334 |
Place of birth | Normanby Hill Queensland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Fireman |
Address | Normanby Terrace, Normanby Hill, Brisbane, Queensland |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 33 |
Next of kin | Mrs Elizabeth L Farmer, Normanby Terrace, Normanby Hill, Brisbane, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A5 S.S. Omrah on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Two and one-half years continuous loyal service. Valuable services on many occasions. Recommendation date: Distinguished Conduct Medal (Awarded) Excellent services and devotion to duty as Transport Sergeant during period February - September 1917. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as transport Sergeant. His work at all times has been worthy of the highest praise, and all duties entrusted to him have been carried out in a most capable manner. He rendered valuable service to his unit during heavy fighting by getting forward rations under the most difficult conditions.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |