Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Licensed surveyor and civil engineer |
Address | Mosman, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Father, G Pennefather, 26 Military Road, Mosman, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | 1 May 1916 |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 16/13/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A69 Warilda on 22 May 1916 |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 4th Tunnelling Company |
Fate | Returned to Australia 3 January 1919 |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy attack in great force, in charge of a party of twenty five Pioneers sapping in front of a line. When the attack started he rallied his men and took up a position among the infantry, and maintained his section there by his personal example until badly wounded. His men inspired by his courageous example, stuck to their positions against tremendous odds, until all became casualties. Their assistance was extremely opportune and materially helped in resisting the enemy attack.' Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date:
27 November 1918
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Other details | Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |