Regimental number | 634 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Guernsey Channel Islands |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Gunsmith |
Address | 'Brae Lossie', Prosepct Terrace, South Brisbane, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Uncle, Captain Alex Junner, 'Brae Lossie', Prosepct Terrace, South Brisbane, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Armourer Sergeant |
Unit name | 26th Battalion, Headquarters |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/43/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A60 Aeneas on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 26th Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF26 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF26 Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'In all his duties in the attack on Pozieres Ridge, he showed great courage and control and rendered valuable services.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 184 Date: Military Cross Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous allantry and devotion to duty. He went forward under heavy machine gun and rifle fire to within a hundred yards of the enemy posts, and obtained information which was much required. he displayed fine courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross and Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |