Regimental number | 16 |
Place of birth | Creswick Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Operator |
Address | Mangrove, Hawksburn, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, J A Harrison, Mangrove, Hawksburn, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 18th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/35/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board Transport A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 18th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross 'For displaying splendid courage and resource in a situation which thrust heavy responsibilities upon him, also on previous occasions has shown resourcefulness and devotion to duty.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On finding himself the senior combatant officer left at Battalion Headquarters, he displayed fine initiative in quickly organizing carrying parties.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 189 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |