Regimental number | 2716 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farraer |
Address | 12 Neville Street, Marrickville, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M Harvey, 122 Blackfriars, Bridge Road, London, SE, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 2nd Battalion, 8th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/19/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 54th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'During the operations at Peronne, on 1st and 21nd September, 1918, when his company was held up at the bridge-head, he at once grasped the necessity of the situation and organized his men for an assault, which he carried out with complete success, in spite of heavy machine gun fire. In the town itself he rendered admirable service in accounting for the last elements of the enemy's resistance, inflicting heavy casualties and capturing many prisoners. His gallantry and energy were conspicuous examples, which greatly inspired all ranks.''
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Mersey Vale Cemetery |