Place of birth | Adelaide South Australia |
Religion | Church of England |
Occupation | Soldier |
Address | Claremont, Western Australia |
Marital status | Married |
Age at embarkation | 36 |
Next of kin | Wife, Mrs C F Scott, Claremont Avenue, Claremont, Western Australia |
Enlistment date | |
Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
Rank on enlistment | Lieutenant |
Unit name | 28th Battalion, 22nd Reinforcement |
AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/45/4 |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Fremantle, Western Australia, on board RMS Ormonde on |
Rank from Nominal Roll | Lieutenant |
Unit from Nominal Roll | 28th Battalion |
Promotions |
Lieutenant Unit: General Infantry Reinforcements Promotion date: |
Fate | Returned to Australia |
Medals |
Military Cross 'During the attack on the Beaurevoir line, east of Peronne on 3rd October 1918, after having had his hand shattered by shell fire he continued to lead his men. After the objective was ained he consolidated the position, and it was not until the new line was secure that he consented to leave his post, and was immediately evacuated. He showed great pluck and devotion to duty.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10 Date: |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal |