| Regimental number | 340 |
| Religion | Presbyterian |
| Occupation | Gardener |
| Address | 27 Lock Street, Kew, Victoria |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 19 |
| Height | 5' 7" |
| Weight | 140 lbs |
| Next of kin | Margaret Robb, 27 Lock Street, Kew, Victoria |
| Previous military service | Served in the 56th Infantry, Citizen Military Forces. |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 6th Battalion, C Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/23/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A20 Hororata on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 6th Battalion |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Miscellaneous details (Nominal Roll) | Name does not appear on Nominal Roll. |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an attack. At a critical stage, when his men were momentarily held up by heavy bombing from the flank posts, he rushed the position with a small party and killed the garrison. Later, at the head of his men, after strenuous fighting, he gained the final objective. He set a splendid example of pluck and enthusiasm to all ranks.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 23 Date: Bar to Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at Herleville Wood, near Foucoucourt, on 23rd August 1918. He started in command of a platoon, and, as the advance continued and other officers became casualties, he took command of their platoons also, and succeeded in establishing them on the final objective. Later, he and one other officer were all that remained after a five hours' gas bombardment, and they formed the remaining men into one company. He remained in the gassed area for thirty five hours.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Egypt, Gallipoli, Western Front Emnarked Alexandria to join the Mediterranean Expeditionary Force, Gallipoli, 5 April 1915. Wounded in action, 25 April 1915 (wound, arm: slight), and admitted to HS 'Clan McGillivray'; rejoined Bn, 18 May 1915. Promoted Lance Corporal, 9 November 1915. Disembarked Alexandria, 7 January 1916 (general Gallipoli evacuation). Promoted corporal, 15 January 1916, and appointed Lance Sergeant. Promoted Sergeant, 25 February 1916.Embarked Alexandria to join the British Expeditionary Force, 26 March 1916; disembarked Marseilles, France, 2 April 1916. Appointed Temporary Company Sergeant Major, 28 December 1916. Reverted to Sergeant, 25 February 1917. Admitted to No 1 Australian Field Ambulance, 26 February 1917 (gonorrhoea), and transferred to 13th Field Ambulance; to Corps Rest Station, 27 February 1917; to No 3 Casualty Clearing Station, 28 February 1917; to Ambulance Train No 31, 2 March 1917, and admitted to 51st General Hospital, , 3 March 1917; discharged to Base Depot, 12 April 1917; total period of treatment for venereal disease: 46 days. Rejoined Bn, in the field, 23 May 1917. Commenced return to Australia on board HT 'Persic', 13 July 1919; disembarked Melbourne, 29 August 1919; appointment terminated (discharged), 12 September 1919. Medals: Military Cross & Bar, 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
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Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
