Regimental number | 896 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Bega New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Labourer |
Address | Invercauld, Lismore, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, Thomas Greenwood, Invercauld via Lismore, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 15th Battalion, F Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF15 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF15 Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon into an enemy strong point, being first in. He bore a great part in the hand-to-hand fighting that ensued, and his men were all greatly influenced by his example, carrying everything before them. He displayed courage and leadership of a high order.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |