Place of birth | Dumfries Scotland |
Religion | Congregational |
Occupation | Medical practitioner |
Address | Kogarah, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 36 |
Next of kin | Father, F Binns, 'Deuaran', Belgrave Street, Kogarath, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Captain |
Unit name | Medical Officers |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A68 Anchises on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
Fate | Effective abroad (still overseas) |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during the operations near Bony, from 29th September to 2nd October 1918. Throughout he was untiring in his efforts and worked with the greatest zeal. Altogether he established four different aid posts, all close to our leading troops. He attended wounded in the open under heavy fire, and by his fine devotion to duty saved many lives.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10 Date: |
Family/military connections | Brother: [15379] Lt James Stanley BINNS, Australian Army Medical Corps, returned to Australia, 12 June 1919. |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |