Regimental number | 1801 |
Place of birth | Barraba South Australia |
Religion | Congregational |
Occupation | Student |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 19 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Annie Maria Pitkin, Bellmore Terrace, Woodville, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 32nd Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/49/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A30 Borda on |
Medals |
Military Medal 'This N.C.O. is brought to notice for his gallant conduct and devotion to duty during the attack on the 18th September, 1918, on LE VERGUIER. With his Section he was responsible for liaison and touch with the flanking Company of another Battalion, and despite very adverse weather conditions and spume from the barrage he maintained touch throughout the whole operation. Just prior to reaching the final objective he was wounded by an enemy bomber but refused to go back to the dressing station until the objective had been gained and the situation quietened down. Throughout the whole operation he showed an absolute contempt for personal danger and his example of cheeriness and courage inspired all his comrades. He is strongly recommended for distinction.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |