Regimental number | 822 |
Place of birth | Clermont Queensland |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Stockman |
Address | Nebo, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Winifred Lilian Kilpatrick, Brisbane GPO, Brisbane, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Pioneer Battalion, C 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) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During strenuous active operations this warrant officer showed fine devotion to duty, great ability, and conspicuous gallantry when organizing the works of his platoon under exceptionally heavy enemy artillery fire. On one occasion, when his platoon was without an officer, he took command and successfully carried out all works entrusted to him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |