| Religion | Church of England |
| Address | 'Harlech', Victoria Avenue, Chelmer, Queensland |
| Marital status | Married |
| Age at embarkation | 28 |
| Next of kin | Bertha C Rees, 'Harlech', Victoria Avenue, Chelmer, Queensland |
| Previous military service | 3rd Battery Australian Field Artillery |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
| Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 4, Battery 12 |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/32/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A18 Wiltshire on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Division Artillery |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Cross '(Pozieres) On several occasions made reconnaissances and obtained valuable information. From March to present date has shown great devotion to duty and rendered excellent service.' Recommendation date: Military Cross 'Excellent services on reconnaissance work at Pozieres, showing great devotion to duty and obtaining valuable information.' Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during a heavy bombardment of his battery position. A gas shell struck the dug-out in which he and two other officers were sleeping. Although badly shaken he at once set to work and extricated the buried officers. During the whole time he was working the position was being heavily shelled with gas shells. His pluck and devotion deserved the greatest praise.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 76 Date: |
| Other details |
War setvice: 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
