Regimental number | 11408 |
Place of birth | Sydney New South Wales |
Religion | Jewish |
Occupation | Journalist |
Address | Balo Street, Moree, New South Wales |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 24 |
Next of kin | Father, J Samuels, Balo Street, Moree, New South Wales |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Gunner |
Unit name | Field Artillery Brigade 1, Reinforcement 14 |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 13/29/3 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT RMS Osterley on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 2nd Field Artillery Brigade |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For gallantry and devotion to duty at Jeancourt, on 18th September 1918. He was in charge of the F.O.O. party, and throughout the whole advance maintained communications with Group Headquarters, his line were often the only ones available for both artillery and infantry use. Advancing with the company commanders, he sent valuable information as to progress made and location of enemy, artillery, and infantry.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10 Date: |
Other details | Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |