Place of birth | Semaphore South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Cashier |
Address | Hill Street, North Adelaide, South Australia |
Marital status | Single |
Age at embarkation | 28 |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs H G Saunders, Hill Street, Adelaide North, South Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Rank on enlistment | 2nd Lieutenant |
Unit name | 10th Battalion, 19th Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/27/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A70 Ballarat on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Captain |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 10th Battalion |
Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. His platoon came under a heavy barrage, and, though badly shaken by the explosion of a shell, he collected his men and led them successfully to the final objective. He consolidated the position, and by his splendid example and cheerful manner he kept his men steady under difficult circumstances.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 120 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |