Regimental number | 1323 |
Place of birth | Adelaide South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Storeman |
Address | c/o C J Morton, Beehive Stores, Rockdale, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 29 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Alma Ethel Hogg, c/o C J Morton, Beehive Stores, Rockdale, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 30th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/47/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A72 Beltana on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 30th Battalion |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations of 26th, 27th and 28th August 1918 which resulted in the capture of FOUCAUCOURT and the advancing of our line beyond ESTREES. This N.C.O. commanded a platoon of the Left attacking Company throughout the operation and displayed great initiative and daring in leading his men forward under heavy artillery fire and across ground swept by fire from a large number of enemy machine guns. During one stage of the attack when the platoon on his right was held up he skilfully disposed his men so as to render every assistance to that platoon and immediately the opposition was being countered he led his men forward with great dash, thus only delaying the advance of the whole line for a very short time. He was wounded as the final objective was reached. This N.C.O. set a splendid example of leadership and dash throughout the whole operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 109 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Medal, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |