Regimental number | 18425 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Optician |
Address | 385 George Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs B Barraclough, Dick Street, Randwick, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Bombardier |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 7, Battery 25 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/35/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 12th Field Artillery Brigade |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Work near Jeancourt on 18 September 1918. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'Near Jeacourt, on 18th September 1918, he moved forward as forward observation officer. He followed the infantry from one objective to another, keeping in a position to observe their movements despite heavy shelling throughout. On reaching the final objective he maintained his observation post all day, notwithstanding the fact that he was suffering considerably from gas poisoning. He showed great gallantry and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 129 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |