| Regimental number | 847 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Clerk and woodworker |
| Address | 32 Council Street, Clifton Hill, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs B Johnstone, 32 Council Street, Clifton Hill, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, G Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 8th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF8 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF8 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Work near Rosieres on 9 August 1918 and at Lihons on 11 August 1918. Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and initiative, as battalion intelligence officer, during the attack north of Rosiers, on 9th August 1918. He reconnoitred under heavy fire, maintaining direction and establishing liaison with flanking units. When the line was held up he went forward and located machine guns that were checking our advance, and then returned and assisted in mopping them up. During the attack on Lihons, on 11th August, he led several storming parties onto the enemy pockets, and later, by the information he gained, was of great assistance to his Commanding Officer in the successful repulse of a counter attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military 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
