Regimental number | 8001 |
Place of birth | Quorn South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Timber hewer |
Address | School House, Maylands, Western Australia |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Laura Morton, School House, Maylands, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 6, Battery 16 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/34/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A34 Persic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Field Artillery Brigade |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal *'Work at Lihons on 12 August 1918.' Recommendation date: * Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He repeatedly patrolled and mended a telephone line under continuous shell fire, he also collected material and constructed a ladder from which he could observe enemy movements and send back valuable information, enabling fire to be brought on important targets. He showed great resource and initiative.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |