Regimental number | 1014 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Talus Road, Thebarton, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 20 |
Next of kin | George A Mitchell, Talus Road, Thebarton, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
Unit name | 10th Battalion, H Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board Transport A11 Ascanius on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He handled his machine gun with great skill throughout the operations, and was largely responsible for driving off a strong enemy counter attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 Date: Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the enemy broke through on the right, he immediately charged with his platoon, and captured about thirty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |