Regimental number | 786 |
Date of birth | |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Grocers assistant |
Address | Allingham Street, Golden Square, Bendigo, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs L Graham, Allinghamstreet, Golden Square, Bendigo, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 7th Battalion, G Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/24/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 7th Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF7 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF7 Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Work on 9 August 1918 between Lihons and Vauvillers. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'On 9th August 1918, during the attack on enemy positions between Vauvillers and Lihons, he showed leadership, courage, and skill. Advancing under heavy fire from the enemy, he handled his platoon with such judgment that at several critical period he was able to hold the enemy attacks on the battalion left flank sufficiently to allow the leading companies to advance. His skill in doing this undoubtedly materially assisted the leading companies to successfully reach the objective. Although wounded he remained with his platoon and carried on, leading and encouraging his men.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |