Regimental number | 1190 |
Place of birth | Brighton Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Hammond Street, Middle Brighton, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | H Hill, Hammond Street, Middle Brighton, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 23rd Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/40/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Corporal |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Light Trench Mortar Battery |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Medal Work at Herleville on 14 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'Near HERLEVILLE, East of AMIENS, during minor operations on the 14th August, 1918, this N.C.O. had charge of a Stokes Gun. In co-operation with the infantry advance he silenced 3 enemy Machine Guns and enabled the advance to continue. He then advanced, through a heavy shell-fire barrage, took up a forward position with his gun and by accurate fire on a Communication Trench enabled the attackers to capture an enemy Machine Gun post. Although in a very exposed position and under heavy fire he served his gun in the most courageous manner.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |