Regimental number | 4146 |
Place of birth | Hawthorne Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Clifton Street, Hawthorn, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs E Gelston, Clifton Street, Hawthorn, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 16th Battalion, 13th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/33/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative in command of a platoon during the operation ner Le Verquier north west of St. Quentin, on 18th September 1918. On reaching his objective, he left a small party to mop up the trench, and, with the remainder of his platoon, moved ahead, when he encountered a strong party of the enemy. With his Lewis gun be brought fire to bear on them, all of whom became casualties or surrendered.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |