| Date of birth | |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Butter maker |
| Address | 'Kintail', Simpson Street, Kyneton, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Jane Fraser, 'Kintail', Simpson Street, Kyneton, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | Machine Gun Company 10 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 24/15/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 40th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF40 MGO Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Magnificent conduct and bravery at Messines on 7 June 1917. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of two machine guns, the crews of which were suffering heavy casualties. He rushed forward alone with a gun to a hedge, from which most of the hostile fire was being directed. Although seriously wounded, on reaching his objective he opened fire upon the enemy, which he kept up for over fifteen minutes, thereby considerably reducing the hostile fire which was directed upon our advancing troops. Throughout the operation he displayed splendid determination and coolness.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
