Regimental number | 6540 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Congregational |
Occupation | Clerk |
Address | Duntroon Street, Eastwood, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Father, C P Mortlock, C/o E Lees Ltd, Printers, 68 70 Wentworth Street, Sydney, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 1st Battalion, 21st Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 1st Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Companion of the Distinguished Service order 'Work near Haricourt between 18-21 September 1918.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'In the operations near Hargicourt between 18th-23rd September 1918, he showed ability and fine devotion to duty. In the first attack he accompanied the forward troops, and by his energy in reconnaissance sent back valuable information. In the second attack he personally captured twelve of the enemy. Throughout he set an excellent example to those with him.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |