Regimental number | 1854 |
Place of birth | Ardrossan South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Sarah Henderson, Ardrossan, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Battalion, 4th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A15 Star Of England on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion in operations. During a heavy shell fire at the commencement of an action he was severely wounded. As the battery was suffering heavy casualties he refused to leave his gun, and continued to direct and control his detachment until "Cease Fire" was given. As he was leaving for the dressing station, a S.O.S. call was received from the infantry. He immediately returned and effectively controlled his gun until the battery ceased firing. His sterling courage, work, and determination during the most critical period were of a high order.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 75 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals:Distinguished Conduct Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Date of death | |
Age at death | 75 |
Place of burial | Ardrossan Cemetery, South Australia |