Robert Allen NOWLAND

Regimental number2302
Place of birthDalby Queensland
ReligionRoman Catholic
OccupationRailway employee
AddressNorth Hughenden, Queensland
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation29
Next of kinMother, Mrs E M Nowland, North Hughenden, Queensland
Enlistment date31 August 1914
Rank on enlistmentDriver
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 3, Military District 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/31/1
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board Transport A22 Rangatira on 25 September 1914
Rank from Nominal RollCaptain
Unit from Nominal Roll1st Divisional Ammunition Column
Recommendations (Medals and Awards)

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', 3rd Supplement (15 May 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 140 (27 August 1917).

Mention in Despatches


Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30107 (1 June 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 169 (4 October 1917).

FateReturned to Australia 21 June 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He carried out a successful operation against two enemy strong points with two heavy trench mortars. He reconnoitred the situation, and got his guns into position where they came under a heavy enemy barrage, and one of his mortars was put out of action just before the time of opening fire. He repaired it with great skill, and carried out a successful bombardment. Owing to this careful preparation he carried out the operation without a single casualty and inspired his men throughout by his coolness and courage.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 110
Date: 25 July 1918

Family/military connectionsBrother: 32854 Driver Claude Leo NOWLAND, 1st Field Artillery Brigade, returned to Australia, 16 June 1919.
Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal