Regimental number | 752 |
Place of birth | Colac Victoria |
Religion | Protestant |
Occupation | Horse tamer |
Address | 46 Weller Street, Geelong, Victoria |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 23 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs J Ross, 46 Weller Street, Geelong, Victoria |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | Corporal |
Unit name | 5th Battalion, G Company |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/22/1 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board Transport A3 Orvieto on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Sergeant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 57th Battalion |
Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Unspecified Mention in Despatches awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette', Supplement, No. 29455, 28 January 1916; 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 44, 6 April 1916. Recommendation date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Distinguished Conduct Medal 'For conspicuous gallantry in action. He carried out a daring reconnaissance, and obtained valuable information. Later, he led a raiding party with great courage and determination.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 116 Date: |
Date of death | |
Place of burial | Springvale Cemetery |