Regimental number | 264 |
Date of birth | |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | Compositor |
Address | 1218 Mair Street, Ballarat, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Elsie James, 8 William Street, Malvern, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | 39th Battalion, Headquarters |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/56/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 39th Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF39 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF39 Promotion date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty in reconnoitering and repairing a road and constructing a bridge over a river under heavy shell fire. His gallantry under the most trying circumstances was a fine example, and inspired his men with the greatest confidence.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty as battalion signalling officer. In spite of very intense fire he established and maintained a visual station which was necessarily in an exposed position. This station formed an important link, and it called for courage of a high order to maintain it.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |