Regimental number | 1396 |
Place of birth | Christchurch, New Zealand |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Chemist's assistant |
Address | 117 Armagh Street, Christchurch, New Zealand |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Father, Edmund William Hall, 17 Armagh Street, Christchurch, New Zealand |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Liverpool, New South Wales |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 17th Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/34/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A32 Themistocles on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 19th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross ''His company commander having been wounded in the early stages of the attack on Mont St. Quentin, near Peronne, on the 31st August 1918, he took command, and with remarkable courage and skill led the company to the objective. Extremely heavy enemy opposition was encountered, and in the face of terrific machine gun fire he calmly moved along his company front, frequently entirely exposed, organizing the defence. On two occasions he led bombing parties to repel strong hostile counter attacks.''
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |