| Regimental number | 39 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Roseworthy South Australia |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Brigalow Avenue, Kensington Gardens, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 22 |
| Next of kin | Father, T E Inglis, Brigalow Avenue, Kensington Gardens, Adelaide, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 10th Battalion, A Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF10 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF10 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Meritoriouis work at Gallipoli and Fleurbaix. Showed great gallantry at Pozieres. Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 29890 (2 January 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 (29 June 1917). Recommendation date: Military Cross Conspicuous bravery and resource in extinguishing fire in bomb dump, thereby saving many lives. (Bullecourt 7-8 May 1917). Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When under heavy hostile shell fire a bomb dump was set on fire. He at once dashed forward and assisted to remove the boxes and extinguish the fire, thus preventing a serious explosion. His prompt action undoubtedly saved many lives.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Militry Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
