Regimental number | 1026 |
Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farm hand |
Address | Warburton, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Mrs M Farndon, Mountain Grand, Warburton, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 23rd Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 23rd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal For conspicuously gallant conduct between Battalion Headquarters and the Companies under heavy fire (Pozieres). Recommendation date: Military Medal For gallantry as Battalion Runner at all times, also valuable services as guide.(Pozieres) Recommendation date: Military Medal Displayed conspicuous gallantry in action as Battalion Runner near Flers. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action near FLERS on 14th November, 1916, as Battalion runners to the front line and also as guides to carrying parties. Their coolness in action and their endurance until both were wounded in making repeated journeys under heavy fire were most praise worthy. These two soldiers [FARNDON and 1034 E. McPHEE] were mentioned in Corps Orders for similar good work at POZIERES.'
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Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |