Regimental number | 1334 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Gingin, Western Australia |
Religion | Methodist |
Occupation | School teacher |
Address | Gingin, Western Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Herman Samuel Jones, Gingin, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Place of enlistment | Blackboy Hill, Western Australia |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | Field Ambulance 4, Section C |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 26/47/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board Transport A31 Ajana on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 13th Field Artillery Brigade |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 5th Division Artillery Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 5th Division Artillery Promotion date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'He was acting as forward observation officer, on 8th October, 1918, in front of Montbrehain, when an extremely heavy barrage opened on the position. At one time he was blown up by an 8 inch shell and covered with earth. Later, he came across a captured 4.2 inch howitzer, which he, together with his party and another officer, turned on the enemy, and by direct laying at 800 and 1,000 yards range, succeeded in driving them off and inflicting many casualties. this was done under fire from hostile 77's and machine guns. Throughout the operation he set a fine example to his party.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 129 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal Also served in World war II. |