Place of birth | Toowoomba Queensland |
Religion | Presbyterian |
Occupation | Builder and Contractor |
Address | 'Thirroul', Denham Street, Bondi, New South Wales |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs. Eva Mayes, 'Thirroul,' Denham Street, Bondi, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 6th Light Horse Regiment, 14th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 10/11/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A62 Wandilla on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 14th Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'He was in charge of a forward section near Mazingheim on the 19th and 20th October 1918. He pushed his section forward and established communications, and did a good deal of useful shooting. He kept the rest of the battery advised of the tactical situation until their telephonic communication was established. on 23rd October 1918, he led the battery into action and again did excellent work under very heavy fire. His gallantry and able leadership was most marked.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 30 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |