| Regimental number | 227 |
| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Lerwick Shetland Islands |
| Religion | Baptist |
| Occupation | Salesman |
| Address | Perth, Western Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 29 |
| Next of kin | Father, Joseph Lewis Pole, 5 Albany Street, Lerwick, Shetland Islands, Scotland |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
| Unit name | 44th Battalion, B Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
| Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 44th Battalion |
| Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF44 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF44 Promotion date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry when in charge of a platoon during an attack. He led a party and successfully attacked a strong enemy post. capturing sixty one prisoners. four machine guns, and a minesweeper. By his courage and promptitude he cleared up a difficult situation. Later in the fight he rushed a machine gun, killing two of the crew with his revolver and capturing the gun. He did splendidly.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
