Regimental number | 223 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Sale Victoria |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Bricklayer |
Address | 'Avon', Maribyrnong Road, Ascot Vale, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 25 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Ethel May James, 'Avon', Maribyrnong Road, Ascot Vale, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Lance Sergeant |
Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/15/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Pioneer Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 3 Pnr Btn Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 3 Pnr Btn Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Devotion to duty under most trying circumstances at Messines Road on 7-8 June 1917. Recommendation date: Bar to Military Cross Work near Bray on 22 August 1918. Recommendation date:
Recommendation 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: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. This officer led his platoon against a strongly defended line, suffering heavy casualties from machine gun fire, but he reached his objective and captured thirty prisoners. He superintended and encouraged the men in the consolidation of the positioon, exposed to constant machine gun and rifle fire. His determination contributed largely to the success of the operation.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
Other details |
Proceeded to France, 24 November 1916. Wounded, remained on duty, 12 October 1917. Wounded, 14 April 1918; rejoined unit, 23 July 1918. To hospital, 12 November 1918; rejoined unit, 18 November 1918. To hospital, 20 December 1918; returned to duty, 19 January 1919. Attached to Divisional football team, 24 January 1919; rejoined unit, 22 March 1919. Appointment terminated, 4 September 1919. War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, Bar to Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |