Regimental number | 334 |
Place of birth | Melbourne Victoria |
Religion | Roman Catholic |
Occupation | Foreman |
Address | 104 Lothian Street, North Melbourne |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 30 |
Next of kin | Annie Rankin, 122 Rosslyn Street, West Melbourne |
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Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 29th Battalion, A Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/46/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A11 Ascanius on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 32nd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: Bar to MM Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Medal 'At MORLANCOURT on night 28/29th July 1918. For conspicuous gallantry and skilful leadership. He handled his section in a skilful manner and displayed great personal bravery and coolness under very trying circumstances. During an attack by his Company, in conjunction with the other Companies of the Battalion, on enemy trench system, and whilst following our barrage he located an enemy 'Strong Point' and with quick decision overshelmed it from both flanks, killing the entire garrison and capturing a machine gun. He personally killed three of the enemy.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 36 Date: Bar to Military Medal 'At BELLICOURT and NAUROY on 29th/30th September and 1st October 1918. For conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty. On 29th September during the advance down LE CATELET TRENCH he acted with great bravery in taking a Machine Gun Post. On the afternoon of 30th September during the attack, although feeling very unwell he insisted on remaining on duty and was first over the top in .........of heavy enemy shell and Machine Gun fire. He twice went over the top and brought in wounded under very heavy fire, and by his coolness and courage set a fine example.'
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Other details |
War service: Egypt, Western Front Medals: Military Medal & Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |