Religion | Baptist |
Occupation | Warehouseman |
Address | 7 Balfour Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ada Jane Gould, 7 Balfour Street, Launceston, Tasmania |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 26th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross General good work and gallantry under fire. Fine example at Le Barque and Ligny. Recommendation date: Unspecified Set a splendid example of coolness and cheerfulness under heavy fire at Meteren on 23 April 1918. Recommendation date: Military Cross By personal bravery and example enabled valuable services to be rendered by his Company. (Near Boursies 9 April 1917). Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his men with great gallantry and initiative in the face of heavy fire, driving back the enemy and consolidating the position. He set a splendid example of courage and coolness throughout.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |