Regimental number | 2819 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Gateshead England |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Bookkeeper |
Address | c/o Mrs Langtrey, Villiers Street, New Farm, Queensland |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Mary Penman, 126 Whitehall Road, Gateshead-on-Tyne, England |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 25th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/42/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Brisbane, Queensland, on board HMAT A48 Seang Bee on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 9th Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF9 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF9 Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross 'Work near Lihons on 10 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'Near Lihons, at Bois de Crepey, on 10th August, 1918, when a company of another battalion was instructed to mop up and capture the Bois de Crepey, this officer maintained close liaison with the battalion and rendered every assistance, proceeding with the company through the wood and insuring that it was completely mopped up. He then made a reconnaissance of the whole front. On the 11th August, encountering the enemy in force with his depleted platoon, he sent back this information, and also succeeded in taking eight prisoners. Throughout, he showed marked gallantry and leadership.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |