Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Echuca Victoria |
Other Names | MC |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Medical practitioner |
Address | Kyabram, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 22 |
Next of kin | Father, W Lilford, Union Street, Kyabram, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Captain |
Unit name | Medical Officers |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | Australian Army Medical Corps |
Promotions |
Captain Unit: MED Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross 'Work at Pozieres on 11 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He remained at his post under gas shell and H.E. bombardment, which exploded gas shells nearby. His cool example and energy caused the successful evacuation of patients and saved many lives.
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |