| Regimental number | 2958 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Yarra Glen Victoria |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Engineer |
| Address | 12 Manor Street, Brighton |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 27 |
| Next of kin | Calder E Oliver, 12 Manor Street, Brighton |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Corporal |
| Unit name | 5th Field Company Engineers |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 14/24/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 5th Division Engineers |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: ENG Div 5 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: ENG Div 5 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: Bar to Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When the situation was still obscure, he reconnoitred the whole brigade front in daylight, and, being in the front line when a counter attack took place, he returned through the barrage with an extremely accurate and valuable report. He took out wiring parties on several occasions to a most exposed part of the front, which was the objective of repeated counter attacks, frequently passing through barrages to reach their position.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 120 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. He went forward under heavy shelling, and taped out the line of connection between the head of a sap and the objective gained. He then returned, led the digging party to the spot, and remained there until the work was completed. Thanks to his gallantry, a most valuable communication was effected.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: |
| Other details |
War Service: Egypt, Western Front Military Cross and Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
