| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | Aldgate, South Australia |
| Occupation | School teacher |
| Age at embarkation | 26 |
| Next of kin | Father, Rev George Potts, Irvine Street, Cottesloe, Western Australia |
| Previous military service | Nil (previously rejected for AIF enlistment on account of chest) |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Place of enlistment | Melbourne, Victoria |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 48th Battalion, 6th Reinforcement |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT Port Melbourne on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 48th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. By skilful leadership led two platoons through a heavy barrage without casualties, to reinforce a front line company. Later, when all communication with the left flank was broken this officer volunteered to cross the open under intense fire in full view of the enemy, and succeeded in delivering a message.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: Bar to Military Cross Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 31 Date:
'For conspicuous gallantry during an attack. He worked his company skilfully round a strong enemy position and cut off the garrison, capturing fifty four prisoners and four machine guns. He then consolidated the position. Later, he led a party against an enemy machine gun post, capturing six prisoners and a machine gun. He showed marked courage and devotion to duty.
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| Discharge date | |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Commenced return to Australia, 1 November 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), 19 February 1920. Medals: Military Cross & Bar, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Sources | NAA: B2455, POTTS Roy Edred |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
