Regimental number | 2900 |
Place of birth | Katoomba New South Wales |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Surveyor |
Address | Medlow Bath, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 21 |
Next of kin | Father, A Robb, Medlow Bath, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Private |
Unit name | 3rd Battalion, 9th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/20/2 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A8 Argyllshire on |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 3rd Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and gazetted, 'London Gazette', second Supplement, No. 30448 (28 December 1917); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 57 (18 April 1918). |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. On going forward with the advance to obtain information he came upon an enemy strong point. Collecting some men who were without leaders he led them against the garrison and captured the position. He then went on and obtained his information.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 150 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |