| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Unanderra New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Traffic manager, cement work |
| Address | c/o J M Spence, "Oakleays", John Street, Lidcombe, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 35 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Alice Selina Lindsay, c/o J M Spence, 'Oakleays', John Street, Lidcombe, New South Wales |
| Previous military service | 41st Infantry |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 53rd Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/70/4 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 53rd Battalion |
| Promotions |
Captain Unit: 53rd Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'During the attack on Peronne on 1st September, 1918, when the advance of the flank of the battalion was delayed by very intense machine gun fire, he got his company into position in the open, and bringing well aimed fire to bear, dispersed the enemy with peculiarly important losses, and the advance proceeded. His gallantry and judgment were conspicuous, and his opportune and skilful action greatly contributed to the success of the battalion.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
