Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Toowoomba Queensland |
Religion | Baptist |
Occupation | Contractor |
Address | Toowoomba, Queensland |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 33 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs B Kenyon, c/o Mrs Collier, Taylor Street, Toowoomba, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
Unit name | 15th Battalion, 15th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/32/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A73 Commonwealth on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
Promotions |
Captain Unit: 15th Battalion Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He led his platoon in the attack, and inspired his men to such an extent by his courage and determination that they achieved what was an almost impossible task.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |