Regimental number | 2288 |
Place of birth | Christchurch, New Zealand |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Stud shepherd |
Address | Dunmore Park via Dalby, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19.11 |
Height | 5' 7" |
Weight | 144 lbs |
Next of kin | Sister, Mrs Ethel Lauder, Willmington Street, Albion, Brisbane, Queensland |
Previous military service | Served for 5 years in the Territorial Force, New Zealand. |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Toowoomba, Queensland |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 41st Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/58/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A48 Boonah on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Private |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 41st Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal (awarded Military Medal) 'On the 8th August 1918, during the attack on the enemy's position East of HAMEL, Private COX, rushed up his Lewis Gun and opened fire on the gunners of an enemy battery which was firing point blank at our troops. He was successful in killing some of the gunners forcing the remainder to take cover thus enabling the men of his platoon to rush the Battery. By his brave and prompt action he was largely instrumental in the capture of the battery. Throughout the operation he set a very high example of bravery and devotion to duty.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Miltary Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 61 Date: |
Discharge date | |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'ort Dennison', 25 September 1919; disembarked Sydney, 17 November 1919, for onward travel to Brisbane; discharged (termination of period of enlistment), Brisbane, 2 January 1920. Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 84 Nelson |
Place of burial | Nelson City Cemetery, New Zealand |
Sources | NAA: B2455, COX Wilfred Lawson |