| Regimental number | 3873 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Mid Brighton Victoria |
| Religion | Congregational |
| Occupation | Clerk |
| Address | Commonwealth Savings Bank, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 25 |
| Next of kin | Father, G Pleasance, 275 Chapel Street, Prahran, Melbourne, Victoria |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 14th Battalion, 12th Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/31/3 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A40 Ceramic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 46th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: 46th Battalion Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: 46th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross 'Work near Hamel on 8 August 1918.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and determination. Under a heavy barrage he succeeded in laying tape, for the jumping-off line, and led the battalion up to it by zero hour through dense fog and smoke. He then kept well forward with the leading wave and sent back reliable and accurate information, his work being of great asssistance to the attack.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 61 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front 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
