Regimental number | 3162 |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Saddler |
Address | Allora, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 18 |
Next of kin | Father, W Neal, Allora, Queensland |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 9th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/26/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Machine Gun Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Distinguished Conduct Medal Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of a machine gun detachment. When within 100 yards of the objective he brought his guns into action, inflicting many casualties. On the infantry failing to secure the objective, he showed remarkable coolness and judgment in withdrawing and siting his guns.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |