| Regimental number | 52 |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | 313 Auburn Road, Auburn, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 20 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Alice A Leith, 313 Auburn Road, Auburn, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 8th Battalion, G Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/25/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Pioneer Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross 'Conspicuous gallantry & valuable services at Pozieres. Also action in saving wounded.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry during operations. He commanded a machine gun section with great skill and determination, and, though his section suffered somewhat heavily, he maintained his positions throughout. He also saved a Medical Officer and his orderly who were buried and helpless.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 62 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
