Regimental number | 2690 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Petersham New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Wool scourer |
Address | Tonga, Murray Street, Croydon, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E E Swinbourne, Tonga, Murray Street, Croydon, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 13th Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/30/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. His platoon took part in an attack on an enemy strong point. Thanks to his personal reconnaissance and skilful leading, the objective was ained with only one casualty, an important trench system cleared, and ten prisoners taken.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 15 Date: |
Other details |
Commissioned, 9 September 1916. Promoted Lieutenant, 18 April 1917. Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |