Regimental number | 426 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Armidale New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Farmer |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 33 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs A.E. Kemmis, Kuendah, Kingstanley Road, Grenwich, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 6th Light Horse Regiment, C Squadron |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/11/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF3 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF3 Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Great courage and determination, rendering valuable services. (Flers Sector 4-5 November 1916). Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led a party against an enemy strong point with great courage and initiative, setting a splendid example throughout. He was wounded.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 103 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |