Regimental number | 717 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Kilmore Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Maxwilton, Kilmore, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | ..., James Proudfoot, Maxwilton, Kilmore, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 21st Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/38/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 22nd Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF22 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF22 Promotion date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For great gallantry and good work near Beaurevoir on the nights 3rd-4th October 1918. During the attack after his company commander was killed, he took command, rallied the neighbouring men and captured the position, killing many of the enemy. He next led a party to a gap which the enemy had penetrated, rushed this position, and mopped up the enemy posts. He then gained touch with our troops, who were holding out on both flanks, and restored the line.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 30 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |