Regimental number | 1548 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Blenheim New Zealand |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Bank teller |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 26 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Gudgeon, 444 Madras Street Christchurch, New Zealand |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 11th Battalion, 3rd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/28/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A50 Itonus on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 51st Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF11 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF11 Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross (Awarded) Many gallant acts and consistent good work throughout whole of operations, setting magnificant example to others. (East of Ypres). Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross ''For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. With thrity N.O.C.'s and men he carried out a raid which, owing tohis previous thorough reconnaissance and able leadership, was a complete success. Wirhout suffering a casualty he inflicted heavy losses on the enemy and brought back fifteen prisoners and one machine gun.''
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150 Date: |