| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Geelong, Victoria |
| School | Geelong Grammar School |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Accountant |
| Address | Moorabool Street, Geelong, Victoria |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Henrietta J Orchard, c/o Mr James Galbraith, Geelong, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 38th Battalion, 1st Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/55/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A54 Runic on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 38th Battalion |
| Promotions |
Captain Unit: 38th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Owing to his officers being killed or wounded early in the fight, he found himself in command of the assaulting troops. He carried out his task and re-organised in a very efficient manner. His energy and cheerfulness under depressing circumstances were an incentive to all.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150 Date: |
| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal Wounded 2 December 1916; wounded (second occasion) 8 August 1918. |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | East Geelong Cemetery, Victoria |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
