Regimental number | 1095 |
Date of birth | |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Motor mechanic |
Address | c/o Mrs Elizabeth King, 'Kywong', Marsden Road, Forbes, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Elizabeth King, 'Kywong', Marsden Road, Forbes, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 12th Light Horse Regiment, 5th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/17/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A32 Themistocles on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Flying Corps |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: FLY Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: FLY Sqn 4 Promotion date: Captain Unit: FLY Promotion date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Service Order, Distinguished Flying Cross Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 113 Date:
'During operations in the early pat of September this Officer rendered gallant and valuable service in bombing and attacking with machine gun fire enemy billets, trains, troops etc. In carrying out these operations he insures success by descending to low altitudes, disregarding personal danger incurred by so doing.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |