Regimental number | 9 |
Place of birth | Melbourne Vic |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Warehouseman |
Address | 51 Lorne Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, 51 Lorne Street, Moonee Ponds, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 5th Battalion, Headquarters |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board TRANSPORT A3 Orvieto on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He showed great initiative and courage in successfully leading his company to the attack and consolidating the captured position. He remained at duty though wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his company most successfully in an attack, and not only captured his objective, but rendered valuable asistance in the consolidation of the battalion's position. He carried out a reconnaissance, and obtained valuable information, inspiring all ranks by his courage and coolness.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 137 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross and Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |