Regimental number | 3262 |
Place of birth | Leichhardt New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Malton Road, Beecroft, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Searle, Malton Road, Beecroft, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 20th Battalion, 7th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/37/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 56th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He was one of a small party who rushed two machine gun positions, killed the men at the guns, and captured some prisoners. He showed great dash and courage throughout the operations and set an excellent example to his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110 Date: |