Regimental number | 377 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Broker |
Address | 112 Head Street, Elsternwick, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Ball, 112 Head Street, Elsternwick Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
Unit name | 24th Battalion, B Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/41/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 24th Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF24 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF24 Promotion date: Captain Unit: INF24 Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Destingushed Conduct Medal For skill and gallantyr in command of a Lewis Gun detachment throughout operations. (POZIERES). Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry during operations. He commanded his machine gun throughout with great skill and courage, and rendered invaluable services.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: |