Place of birth | Wellington, New Zealand |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Address | Brisbane, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 31 |
Next of kin | Nil |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Sea Transport A16 |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 9th Battalion, 16th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A16 Star of Victoria on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon with great dash and initiative capturing 150 yards of the enemy trench. He held this position against heavy odds and under severe artillery fire until reinforcements arrived.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |