| Regimental number | 3111 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Fitzroy Victoria |
| Religion | Methodist |
| Occupation | Packer |
| Address | Fitzroy, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Father, C Pinsent, 48 Alexander Parade, Fitzroy, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 10th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A17 Port Lincoln on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF46 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF46 Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry when his platoon was held up by two machine guns. He immediately rushed the post, killing two of the enemy and capturing both guns. The following night he skilfully attacked an enemy post with his platoon, capturing eight prisoners and one machine gun without casualties to his men. He showed great courage and first class leadership.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 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
