| Date of birth | |
| Place of birth | North Sydney New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Wool buyer |
| Address | Merlin Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 24 |
| Next of kin | Father, William Sayers, Merlin Street, North Sydney, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
| Unit name | 35th Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/52/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A24 Benalla on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Major |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 35th Battalion |
| Promotions |
Captain Unit: 35th Battalion Promotion date: |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Mention in Despatches Awarded, and promulgated, 'London Gazette' No. 30706 (28 May 1918); 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 165 (24 October 1918). |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Cross 'For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty during an enemy attack. He led his company with dash in a counter attack and held the enemy at a critical moment. He showed great courage under heavy fire while organizing his line, and alone captured a machine gun which was enfilading his company, killing the two men on the gun. He disposed one with his steel helmet and throttled the other.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 185 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
