| Regimental number | 343 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Student |
| Address | 'Dornack', Normanby Road, Malvern, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs. A. Laughlin, 'Dornack,' Normanby Road, Malvern, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | PTE (AAMC) |
| Unit name | Divisional Signal Company 1, AMC |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 22/11/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board TRANSPORT A10 Karroo on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF6 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF6 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and determination during a raid on the enemy's trenches. Though wounded by a bullet in the leg on entering the trench, he pushed on with great dash, accounted for several of the enemy, and captured five prisoners and a machine gun. His pluck and good leadership conduced much to the success of the raid.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 176 Date: |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
