Regimental number | 990 |
Date of birth | |
Place of birth | Strathfield New South Wales |
Religion | Congregational |
Occupation | Theological student |
Address | 15 Partridge Street, Glenelg, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Grace Rayner, same address |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Sergeant |
Unit name | 43rd Battalion, D Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
Regimental number from Nominal Roll | Commissioned |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Machine Gun Battalion |
Promotions |
2nd Lieutenant Unit: INF43 Promotion date: Lieutenant Unit: INF43 Promotion date: |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Divisional Orders Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When detailed to retake a post which had been captured by the enemy, it was found that an enemy machine gun rendered a direct advance impossible. He thereupon carried out a successful counter attack, and, with the assistance of another platoon leader, retook the post. By his coolness and good handling of the situation he inspired his men to persevere with an undertaking which at one moment looked almost impossible. The success of the operation was due to his initiative and presence of mind.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |