Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Mooroopna Victoria |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Science master |
Address | Ascot Vale, Melbourne, Victoria |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 34 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Lucretia Lambden, 84 Kent Street, Ascot Vale, Melbourne, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Captain |
Unit name | 37th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/54/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 37th Battalion |
Promotions |
Captain Unit: 37th Battalion Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross 'Work at Armentieres on 28th-29th January, 1917.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He led a successful raid against the enemy's trenches, displaying great ability and coolness under very heavy fire. He has previously done fine work.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |