Date of birth | |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Teacher |
Address | Cnr Sydney Road and Ocean Street, Cottesloe Beach, Western Australia |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 31 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs Maud Rockliff, 7 Errard Street, Ballarat, Victoria |
Previous military service | 25th ALH |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Captain |
Unit name | 44th Battalion, C Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/61/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board HMAT A29 Suevic on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 11th Battalion |
Promotions |
Captain Unit: 44th Battalion Promotion date: Temporary MAJ Promotion date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Although suffering heavy casualties, he led his company to the capture and consolidation of the objective. In spite of the fact that his company has isolated during the whole of this time and under heavy severe hostile barrage, the security of their position was never in doubt owing to his gallant determination and personal example.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 219 Date: |