| Regimental number | 668 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Daylesford Victoria |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Draper |
| Address | Grenville Street, Daylesford, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 18 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs M J Peacock, Grenville Street, Dayslesford, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | CSM |
| Unit name | 22nd Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/39/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A38 Ulysses on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 57th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF22 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF57 Promotion date: Captain Unit: INF57 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'During the period 30th August to 5th September 1918, he displayed great gallantry and determination in the difficult operation of crossing the Somme. He led two patrols under heavy fire in unsuccessful atempts to find a passage through the marsh, and again, a third time, he was driven back by intense machine gun fire. He was in temporary command of a battalion which had suffered heavy casualties in officers, and, making a fourth attempt, he at last succeeded in working to the eastern edge of the swamp, and driving the enemy from his posts, thus securing the passage of the river. His gallantry under fire and persevering energy were worthy of the highest praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
