Place of birth | Yatina, South Australia |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | School teacher |
Address | Yongala, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 30 |
Next of kin | Brother, P Moy, Yongala, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 1st Battalion, 14th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/18/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board RMS Osterley on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross 'Fine initiative in handling Company and great personal gallantry during attack East of Bullecourt.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He displayed great initiative in handling his company during a bombing attack on the enemy's lines. Although wounded he continued to lead bombing parties until our position was secure.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |