| Regimental number | 81 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Isle Of Wight England |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Prospector |
| Address | Irvingbank, Queensland |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, A Langborne, Shanklin, Isle of Wight, England |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 15th Battalion, Machine Gun Section |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 15th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF15 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 4th INF Bde MG Coy Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448, 28 December 1917; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57, 18 April 1918. Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and leadership in command of a machine gun company during the attack on the Hindenburg Line on 18th eptember 1918, near Le Verguier, north west of St. uentin. He went over with the attacking waves, directing his guns and assisting the advance by covering fire. He personally sited eight guns on the second objective as soon as it was captured, and continuing the advance with his eight remaining guns until the final objective was captured, he made a speedy reconnaissance of the whole position and skilfully sited his guns for its defence. By his untiring energy and disregard for danger he set a splendid example to all his company.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 129 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
