Regimental number | 1491 |
Place of birth | Cobar New South Wales |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | C.R.S. |
Address | Barton Street, Cobar, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 27 |
Next of kin | Father, Robert Kinkead, Barton Street, Cobar, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 6th Light Horse Regiment, 11th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/11/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A14 Euripides on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Light Horse Regiment |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No 30746 (14 June 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No 72 (2 September 1920). |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He commanded an advanced exposed post under continuous shell fire for six days, during which time he set a splendid example of gallantry and determination to his men. On another ocasion he covered the retirement of the battalion with his section, remaining behind in an isolated position and finally withdrawing his section under heavy barrage with great courage and skill.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |