Regimental number | 1384 |
Place of birth | Bulli New South Wales |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | The Oaks, Cootamundra, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Sister, Miss E H V Sturt, c/o C Dinning, Es&A Bank, Bulli, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Battalion, G Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette', No. 169 (4 October 1917). |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Cross 'At Chuignes, on the 23rd August, 1918, he took command of his company after the Commander was killed, and led on with great skill and determination against a strong enemy post. His coolness and fine leadership was a big factor in the success of the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |